bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy

bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy

A radiologic term for symmetrically enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes. It is easily and most commonly identified by a chest X-ray.

Bilateral lymphadenopathy, aetiology
Sarcoidosis.
Infection—tuberculosis, mycoplasma.
Neoplasia—lymphoma, carcinoma, thymoma and other mediastinal tumours.
Fibrogenic dusts:
• Organic dusts—e.g., extrinsic allergic alveolitis/hypersensitivity pneumonitis;
• Inorganic dusts—e.g., silicosis, berylliosis, pneumoconiosis.
Churg-Strauss syndrome.
HIV disease.
Adult Still's disease.
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Thoracic CT revealed bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy and the patient was referred to our hospital for further diagnosis and treatment, where she underwent endobronchial ultrasound-assisted lymph node biopsy in our pulmonary diseases unit.
Optic Neuropathy and Macular Ischemia Associated with Neurosarcoidosis: A Case Report
One patient had FIGO IA Endometrial Adenocarcinoma diagnosed a year prior to PET-positive bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy. PET was remarkable for bilateral hilar uptake, with SUV max in representative left hilar nodes at 6.6, infracarinal node at 6.9, and right hilar node at 6.2.
Sarcoid-Like Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy in Gynecologic Malignancy
Caption: FIGURE 4: Reticulonodular infiltrates at the apex of the right lungs associated with bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy.
Two Cases of Delayed Diagnosis of Leprosy in Mauritania
Moderate right pleural effusion with passive atelectasis of the right middle and lower lobes; bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy; perihepatic ascites.
A Rare Culprit of Spontaneous Abortion, Latent Tuberculosis Complicated by Disseminated Peritoneal TB
It is difficult to confirm the diagnosis in patients suspected to have ocular sarcoidosis without biopsy findings or significant extraocular manifestations, such as bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, increased serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) level, and other laboratory findings.
Ocular Manifestations of Biopsy-Proven Pulmonary Sarcoidosis in Korea
Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, pulmonary infiltration, and skin, eye and locomotor findings are important clinical findings.
Familial sarcoidosis: Report of a mother and her son
Sarcoidosis involves the bronchi or lung in more than 90 percent of patients and intrathoracic manifestations are protean, ranging from asymptomatic bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy to chronic, progressive, (ultimately fatal), respiratory insufficiency.
Sarcoidosis--a clinicoradiological profile of 30 patients
It is generally observed in young adults (20-40 years old), and it often presents with bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, pulmonary infiltration, and skin and ocular involvement.
Value of Mean Platelet Volume for Disease Activity in Patients with Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
X-ray chest (PA) view showed bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy (fig-2).
HEERFORDT-WALDENSTROM SYNDROME UVEOPAROTID FEVER: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE AND A CASE PRESENTATION
X-rays showed bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, which was consistent with pulmonary sarcoidosis, and the lace-like appearance of the middle and distal phalanges was consistent with skeletal sarcoidosis.
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Followup computed tomography (CT) (Figure 2) of the chest with contrast revealed multiple pulmonary nodules with a dominant right middle lobe mass (5x4x3cm), as well as abnormal mediastinal and bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, concerning for a neoplastic process.
Sneaky sarcoidosis or a metastatic masquerade?--A case of nodular sarcoidosis
On chest X-ray examination, bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy (BHL) is common, as are nodules, which predominantly affect the upper lobes.
Sarcoidosis: sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease with an unclear aetiology
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