Αρχειοθήκη ιστολογίου

Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
ΩτοΡινοΛαρυγγολόγος
Αναπαύσεως 5
Άγιος Νικόλαος Κρήτη 72100
2841026182
6032607174

Παρασκευή 20 Ιουλίου 2018

Unusual cause of sinusitis and cough

Description

A 60-year-old woman with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) previously treated with ofatumumab was referred for evaluation of worsening productive cough, sinus pain and nasal congestion. She had received multiple courses of antibiotics, antifungals and steroids with partial symptomatic improvement. CT of the chest demonstrated bilateral bronchial wall thickening and bronchial dilatation associated with patchy opacities (figure 1A). An open lung biopsy revealed a dense monotonous lymphocytic infiltrate in a bronchiolocentric distribution sparing the lung parenchyma with associated vague non-caseating granulomatous inflammation and focal areas of organising pneumonia. These findings suggested pulmonary involvement by CLL (figure 1B, C). Nasal and paranasal sinus biopsies were also consistent with CLL. She was started on salvage therapy with ibrutinib. Sinus, nasal and pulmonary symptoms resolved completely after 4 months without the need for additional antibacterial or antifungal medication. Repeat imaging showed resolution of opacities (figure 1D). The...



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