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http://dx.doi.org/10.4046/trd.2009.67.1.37

A Case of Lymphocytic Interstitial Pneumonia Manifested as a Multi-focal Consolidation  

Hwang, Kyu Sig (Department of Internal Medicine, University College of Medicine)
Roh, Young Wook (Department of Internal Medicine, University College of Medicine)
Song, Sung Heon (Department of Internal Medicine, University College of Medicine)
Kim, Sang Heon (Department of Internal Medicine, University College of Medicine)
Sohn, Jang Won (Department of Internal Medicine, University College of Medicine)
Yoon, Ho Joo (Department of Internal Medicine, University College of Medicine)
Shin, Dong Ho (Department of Internal Medicine, University College of Medicine)
Park, Sung Soo (Department of Internal Medicine, University College of Medicine)
Oh, Young-Ha (Department of Pathology, University College of Medicine)
Kim, Tae-Hyung (Department of Internal Medicine, University College of Medicine)
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Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases / v.67, no.1, 2009 , pp. 37-41 More about this Journal
Abstract
Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia (LIP) is a rare disorder characterized by a diffuse infiltration of the alveolar space, interstitium by lymphocytes, plasma cells, and reticuloendothelial cells. Although its etiology is unknown, LIP has been associated with autoimmune disorders and with viral infections. Because it's clinical and radiographic features are nonspecific, a confirmatory diagnosis is performed by open lung biopsy. A 59-year-old female presented dry cough, which had been present for 1 month. On initial findings of multifocal consolidation at the right middle lobe on both lower lobes in chest radiography, the first diagnosis of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia was suggested. On open lung biopsy, LIP was diagnosed. The patient had no autoimmune disease, viral infection or monoclonal gammopathy. After 3 months of corticosteroid treatment, the patient experienced improved symptoms, reduced abnormalities on chest radiography, and improved pulmonary function testing.
Keywords
Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia; Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia; Interstitial lung disease;
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