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Computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest, showing multiple pulmonary nodules at presentation.
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A-a gradient of 33 mmHg. A chest radiograph showed bilateral infiltrates. A chest computed tomography (CT) revealed multiple bilateral pulmonary nodules with ground glass attenuation; a pattern not as often seen in LIP as reticulonodular involvement (Fig. 1).
A-D: Pathologic changes in the lung wedge biopsy. A: A lung section showing diffuse lymphocytic infiltrates in the alveolar septa under Hematoxylin- Eosin stain. B-D: Non caseating granulomas seen on higher power.
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Pathology revealed marked widening of alveolar septa and infiltration with lymphocytes consistent with a diagnosis of LIP (Fig. 2).