Multifocal Nodular Lymphoid Hyperplasia of the Lung Differently Identified by ¹⁸F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography (FDG‐PET)

Abstract

Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (NLH) is a rare lung disease classified as a non-neoplastic pulmonary lymphoid lesion. It is believed that 36 % of cases present with multifocal lesions, and although there are some reports in which ¹⁸F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG‐PET) results are positive, the FDG uptakes vary and the imaging findings are very similar to those of lung cancer or malignant lymphoma. We present a case of surgically resected multifocal NLH which was differently identified by chest computed (CT) tomography appearance and FDG‐PET findings.

Key words

Thoracic surgery - FDG‐PET - nodular lymphoid hyperplasia

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