CT of noninfectious granulomatous lung disease

Radiol Clin North Am. 2001 Nov;39(6):1189-209, vi. doi: 10.1016/s0033-8389(05)70338-9.

Abstract

Noninfectious granulomatous diseases of the lung consist of a diverse group of disorders that logically can be subdivided into those with and without associated vasculitis. This article reviews the epidemiologic, clinical, pathologic, and radiologic features of sarcoidosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, berylliosis, and the five entities traditionally classified as pulmonary angiitis and granulomatosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Granuloma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Granuloma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Diseases / pathology
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Vasculitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vasculitis / pathology