Lymphomatoid granulomatosis chest x ray

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kamal Akbar, M.D.[2]

An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Lymphomatoid granulomatosis. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of Lymphomatoid granulomatosis include Bilateral nodules or masses , Pleural effusions, Pneumonitis, and cavitation of nodules. Chest x-ray can be used to differentiate lymphomatoid granulomatosis from other conditions or disease that can be confused with it, but to definitively diagnose it further investigation is needed.

• The following x-ray findings are suggestive of assisting in diagnosing Lymphmotoid granulomatosis:^[1][2]
  • Bilateral nodules or masses in the lower and peripheral lung
  • Pulmonary infiltrates
  • Pleural effusion in some cases
  • Cavitation of nodules
  • Pneumothorax(rare)

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