Pulmonary Pseudolymphoma

Pulmonary pseudolymphoma (nodular lymphoid hyperplasia) is a benign reactive lymphoid infiltrate in the lung, usually asymptomatic, found incidentally as a solitary nodule. Treatment: observe if asymptomatic; surgical excision for diagnosis/treatment; differentiate from MALT lymphoma/lymphoid interstitial pneumonia; biopsy; follow-up imaging; treat underlying (autoimmune/infectious) if present.

Common Symptoms

Usually asymptomatic; solitary pulmonary nodule; benign lymphoid infiltrate

Causes and Pathogenesis

Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia forms benign nodule; differentiate from lymphoma.

Treatment

Observe; excise if symptomatic/diagnostic; differentiate from lymphoma; follow-up

Preventive Measures

None specific; treat autoimmune/infectious disease.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Pulmonology/Thoracic-surgery/Oncology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.