
We encountered a rare case of hypersensitivity pneumonitis associated with bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy (BHL). The patient was a 53-year-old male, who developed dry cough and shortness of breath when using a humidifier since 1982. He was admitted to our hospital for further evaluation in 1987. Chest X-ray films showed BHL and ground glass appearance in the bilateral lung fields. Pulmonary function test indicated disturbance of diffusing capacity. Transbronchial lung biopsy revealed interstitial pneumonitis, and lymph node biopsy by mediastinoscopy showed lymphoid sinus histiocytosis without noncaseating granuloma. Provocation test using the humidifier was positive, and the diagnosis of humidifier lung with BHL was made.
Male, Sarcoidosis, Humidifier lung, 過敏性肺炎, Humidity, サルコイドーシス, Middle Aged, 両側肺門リンパ節腫脹, 加湿器肺, Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy (BHL), 曝露試験, Provocation test, Humans, Lymphatic Diseases, Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic
Male, Sarcoidosis, Humidifier lung, 過敏性肺炎, Humidity, サルコイドーシス, Middle Aged, 両側肺門リンパ節腫脹, 加湿器肺, Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy (BHL), 曝露試験, Provocation test, Humans, Lymphatic Diseases, Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic
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