Possible Causes for multiple pulmonary nodules Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis Lymphomatoid granulomatosis (LYG) is a rare lung disorder diagnosed by radiological imaging of multiple pulmonary nodules and occasionally induced by methotrexate (MTX) use [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Chest X-ray images showed multiple pulmonary nodules. Transbronchial lung biopsy specimens showed lymphocytic infiltrates but no malignant cells. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary LYG usually presents as multiple pulmonary nodules with rapid progression and excavation. [karger.com] Pulmonary Metastasis We present a case of histoplasmosis with multiple pulmonary nodules in a patient with a history of melanoma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] She was examined for multiple pulmonary nodules mimicking pulmonary metastasis that were detected with chest radiography and computed tomography of the thorax. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] pulmonary nodules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Multiple pulmonary nodules as described. Figure 5. [scmr.org] The patient was advised to consider a below-knee amputation to prevent further metastases, but ct imaging revealed multiple new bilateral pulmonary nodules. [current-oncology.com] Pulmonary metastases are usually asymptomatic (90% of cases). On CT images, they manifest as multiple nodules (75.6% of cases) or solitary nodules (30.5% of cases) (24). [pubs.rsna.org] Pulmonary Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis This demonstrates the potential for diagnostic difficulty in a case presentation of multiple pulmonary nodules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary LYG usually presents as multiple pulmonary nodules with rapid progression and excavation. [karger.com] A repeat CT scan showed the decreased size of the lung nodules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Cryptococcosis pulmonary nodules or masses, which mimics primary or metastatic malignancy. [5], [9], [10] A large solitary cryptococcoma replacing the majority of a lobe, as seen in our [ccij-online.org] […] or multiple pulmonary nodules or masses, seen in 10 (83%) of the 12 patients. [ajronline.org] RESULTS: The most common CT finding was pulmonary nodules ( n 9). Multiple nodules ( n 7) were more common than solitary nodules ( n 2). [pubs.rsna.org] Pulmonary Syphilis All of these cases presented with multiple pulmonary nodules. [err.ersjournals.com] Chest CT scan and 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT showed multiple pulmonary nodules mimicking pulmonary hematogenous metastases. [oalib.com] Clinical Infectious Diseases, Feb 2006 We report the case of a homosexual, HIV-positive man with typical secondary syphilis and multiple excavated pulmonary subpleural nodules [paperity.org] Pulmonary Cryptococcosis The most common radiographic abnormalities were multiple pulmonary nodules or masses, seen in 8 and 5 cases of patients respectively. 14 patients received specific therapy [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The most frequent radiologic abnormalities on chest computed tomography (CT) scans were solitary or multiple pulmonary nodules, and masses or consolidations, and most lesions [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] CONCLUSION: Pulmonary cryptococcosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of solitary or multiple pulmonary nodules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infection These organisms are commonly recovered on sputum or bronchoscopic cultures obtained as part of an evaluation for an abnormal CT scan of the chest demonstrating multiple pulmonary [consultqd.clevelandclinic.org] NTM pulmonary infection could be suspected in selected patients who have multiple pulmonary nodules combined with diffuse bronchiectasis on the HRCT scan. [thorax.bmj.com] In some individuals, the disease will present as a single or multiple small masses in the lungs (single or multiple pulmonary nodules) or as hypersensitivity pneumonitis, [rarediseases.org] Pulmonary Clear Cell Tumor A chest CT revealed multiple pulmonary nodules bilaterally, the largest measuring 15 mm. [spandidos-publications.com] MeSH Descriptor Source: MeSH 2019 deskriptory Main Heading mnohočetné plicní uzly English Heading Multiple Pulmonary Nodules See (Czech) mnohočetné plicní noduly [cze0037457 [medvik.cz] Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (formerly known as BOOP) may present with fever, malaise, and a single nodule or multiple pulmonary nodules that are indistinguishable from [pulmonologyadvisor.com] Lymphocytic Interstitial Pneumonia To our knowledge this is the first report of pediatric pSS with lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia and multiple pulmonary nodules on chest radiograph. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] pulmonary nodules (may be cavitary) Skin rash Central nervous system (CNS) disease Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Appropriate antigen exposure Diffuse ground-glass opacities [radiologykey.com] […] adenopathy Hyaline vascular form: Nodes have intense contrast enhancement Lungs less likely to be abnormal (if abnormal may be due to co-existing LIP) Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis Multiple [radiologykey.com] Pulmonary Candidiasis Computed tomography scans revealed multiple pulmonary nodules and hilar and mediastinal enlarged lymph nodes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Chest radiograph showing multiple pulmonary nodules. [emedicine.medscape.com] Pulmonary cryptococcosis. A Multiple pulmonary subpleural nodules seen at autopsy. [isradiology.org] Infectious Mononucleosis nodules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary nodules associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-related atypical infectious mononucleosis have rarely been described. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] A 17-year-old boy with Epstein-Barr virus related infectious mononucleosis and cold antibody-mediated autoimmune hemolytic anemia with incidentally noted multiple pulmonary [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Subarachnoid Abscess Chest radiograph showed bilateral multiple pulmonary nodules, some of which contained a cavity. Blood culture was positive for Streptococcus constellatus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Prostate Rhabdomyosarcoma A CT-scan, performed every 3 months, revealed a major downsizing of the prostate tumour and persistent complete remission of the multiple pulmonary nodules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Total body CT scan at moment of progression disease: appearance of multiple nodules in bilateral lung and large bilateral pleural effusion and diffuse pulmonary lymphangitis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] No response was seen to palliative chemotherapy (Ecteinascidin-743) and the patient died for metastatic disease (pulmonary failure) 27 months following the initial diagnosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary Nocardiosis The typical clinical findings are those of bilateral multiple pulmonary nodules in young or middle aged Caucasian women. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] low attenuation areas with or without cavitation, multiple pulmonary nodules, pleural effusion, and chest wall extension. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] We report a case of pulmonary nocardiosis with bilateral multiple cavitary nodules in a HIV-negative 60-year-old man with nephrotic syndrome who was receiving corticosteroid [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Light Chain Disease In all cases there were single or multiple pulmonary nodules, in one case associated with cysts. [jcp.bmj.com] Kijner CM, Yousem SA: Systemic light chain deposition disease presenting as multiple pulmonary nodules. Am J Surg Pathol, 12: 405–413, 1988. [link.springer.com] The pulmonary nodules were multiple or unique and varied in size from 0.7–4 cm. [erj.ersjournals.com] Pyopneumothorax Source MeSH Aged Arthritis, Rheumatoid Asbestosis Diagnosis, Differential Empyema, Pleural Humans Male Multiple Pulmonary Nodules Pneumothorax Pub Type(s) Case Reports Journal [unboundmedicine.com] A 49-year-old male patient, an active case of sero positive rheumatoid arthritis involving multiple joints with bilateral necrobiotic pulmonary nodules is presented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Our patient at the time of presentation had multiple bilateral pulmonary nodules with right sided pleural effusion. [annsaudimed.net] Influenza Postgrad Med. 2018 Sep;130(7):650-651. doi: 10.1080/00325481.2018.1508984. Epub 2018 Aug 11. Author information 1 a Hospital General Universitario of Castellon, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain. 2 b Hospital General Universitario of Castellon, Castellon de la Plana, Spain. 3 c Hospital of Virnaroz, Castellon, Spain.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma Computed tomography of the chest and abdomen demonstrated a bulky mass in the left anterior mediastinum, multiple pulmonary nodules, axillary lymph node swelling, and a pancreatic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma We are reporting a case of a 47-year-old female with no significant medical history who presented with multiple pulmonary nodules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma The patient was a 25-year-old woman who presented with multiple pulmonary nodules on her bilateral lungs on the annual chest roentgenograph. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] A computed tomography scan of the chest showed multiple pulmonary nodules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary Hemangioma MeSH Descriptor Source: MeSH 2019 deskriptory Main Heading mnohočetné plicní uzly English Heading Multiple Pulmonary Nodules See (Czech) mnohočetné plicní noduly [cze0037457 [medvik.cz] While all of these conditions tend to present as multiple pulmonary nodules, specific clinical and histologic features may help in distinguishing these tumors: Kaposi sarcoma [path.upmc.edu] […] sclerosing pneumocytoma, a rare tumor of the lung. ( 30847275 ) Yalcin B...Bolukbas O 2019 4 Pulmonary sclerosing pneumocytoma presenting as slow-growing multiple nodules [malacards.org] Sarcoma of the Lung Computed Tomography revealed multiple opacities and pulmonary nodules. Biopsy of the skin lesion confirmed Kaposi sarcoma. [austinpublishinggroup.com] Three of the four patients progressed to multiple bilateral pulmonary nodules, while one progressed to multiple pulmonary and extrapulmonary metastases. [hindawi.com] Multiple pulmonary nodules in AIDS: usefulness of CT in distinguishing among potential causes. Radiology2000;214:427–432. [pubs.rsna.org] COVID-19 […] tiny pulmonary nodules (unlike many other viral pneumonia) tree-in-bud pneumothorax cavitation Temporal CT changes Four stages on CT have been described 17,24,32,86: early [radiopaedia.org] […] should raise concern for superadded bacterial pneumonia or other diagnoses 2,32,89: mediastinal lymphadenopathy 17 pleural effusions: may occur as a complication of COVID-19 multiple [radiopaedia.org] Pulmonary Plasma Cell Granuloma Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (formerly known as BOOP) may present with fever, malaise, and a single nodule or multiple pulmonary nodules that are indistinguishable from [clinicaladvisor.com] Conclusion This case should alert the physician to consider PCG in the differential diagnosis of single or multiple pulmonary nodules in a child receiving immunosuppressive [ispub.com] Pulmonary vasculitis, especially Wegener granulomatosis, may present with nodular pulmonary disease with or without constitutional symptoms. [clinicaladvisor.com] Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis SBE may present with positive c-ANCA/PR3, multiple pulmonary nodules, pulmonary polyangiitis, and glomerulonephritis clinically mimicking granulomatosis with polyangiitis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Conclusion This case involved SBE with PR3/C-ANCA, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, multiple lung nodules, and pulmonary polyangiitis that clinically mimicked GPA [bmcnephrol.biomedcentral.com] Chest CT revealed multiple intraparenchymal and subpleural nodules, and lung biopsy showed polyangiitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Multiple pulmonary nodules, cavitating in 50% cases is the most common and characteristic manifestation. [radiopaedia.org] A plain chest X-ray usually reveals multiple pulmonary nodules that may be cavitating, as well as parenchymal infiltration that may be bilateral. [symptoma.com] Single or multiple pulmonary nodules, with or without cavitation, and parenchymal infiltrates, sometimes cause symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and productive [merckmanuals.com] Pulmonary Tumor Embolism Multiple pulmonary nodules were also noted. The bone marrow and spinal fluid showed no evident tumor cells. Transnasal biopsy revealed a chordoma. [tandfonline.com] The most common CT pattern of pulmonary metastasis is the presence of multiple pulmonary nodules (see the images below). [emedicine.medscape.com] Both lungs showed multiple, grossly visible tumor emboli with pulmonary infarction and no evidence of conventional thromboembolism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Malignant Neoplasm of the Lung Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (formerly known as BOOP) may present with fever, malaise, and a single nodule or multiple pulmonary nodules that are indistinguishable from [pulmonologyadvisor.com] Pulmonary vasculitis, especially Wegener granulomatosis, may present with nodular pulmonary disease with or without constitutional symptoms. [pulmonologyadvisor.com] Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Results of radiographs and a computed tomography scan of the chest revealed multiple pulmonary nodules with mediastinal and hilar adenopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] BACKGROUND: The galaxy sign is an irregularly marginated pulmonary nodule formed by a confluence of multiple small nodules, and it is a diagnostic radiological finding for [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] A case of pulmonary sarcoidosis is presented characterized by multiple coalescent nodules and peripheral ground glass halos, which were fully reversible under repeat systemic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
