Chronic granulomatous disease (pulmonary manifestations)
Pulmonary manifestations of chronic granulomatous disease can be seen in approximately 80% of cases of chronic granulomatous disease, which is a disease characterized by multiple bacterial and fungal infections occurring as a result of a defect in the gene that encodes NADPH oxidase.
The most common infectious agents include Aspergillus, Staphylococcus, Burkholderia, Nocardia and Serratia species.
Radiographic features
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HRCT chest
Many features have been described which are variable and non-specific on their own.
These include :
- regions of consolidation
- pulmonary nodules
- regions of scarring
- emphysema
- traction bronchiectasis
- air trapping
- pulmonary arterial enlargement
- pleural effusions
- mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy
- empyema formation
Contiguous extension of disease from the lungs to the pleura or chest wall can be reported in up to one-third of patients .
