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.
References in periodicals archive ?
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.
Nodules on nose and tattoos
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
2) In most cases, arthritis occurs as a part of Lofgren's syndrome, which is characterized by bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy and erythema nodosum.
Early undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy in a patient with sarcoidosis / Sarkoidozlu Bir Hastada Erken Diferansiye Olmamis Spondiloartropati
Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, pulmonary infiltrates, and skin and ocular lesions are the most frequently detected manifestations.
Sarkoidozun nadir bir tutulumu: masif splenomegali / A rare involvement of sarcoidosis: massive splenomegaly
Diagnosis is based on radiographic findings of bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, with or without parenchymal infiltrates, and is supported by the presence of non-caseating granulomas on pathologic evaluation.
Sarcoidosis presenting as a solitary parotid mass
Urinalysis showed 3 red blood cells (RBCs) and a chest x-ray revealed bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy.
Painful leg mass: the moist purple exophytic lesion on the patient's lower leg prompted him to seek care. Unfortunately, it was just the tip of the iceberg
A chest x-ray showed bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy consistent with pulmonary sarcoidosis.
An unusual case of external ear inflammation caused by sarcoidosis
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