Chest CT Appearances

Pulmonary Lymphoma CT Findings

• Pulmonary consolidation with dilated air bronchograms
• Solid or semisolid pulmonary nodule(s)
• Peribronchovascular interstitial thickening
• Can be unilateral or bilateral
• May have ground-glass attenuation with “halo” sign

Other Information About Pulmonary Lymphoma

Etiology:

• Unknown

Epidemiology:

• Rare
• Typically presents after 30 years of age

Presentation:

• May be asymptomatic
• Cough
• Dyspnea
• Chest pain
• Wheezing

Prognosis:

• The 5-year relative survival rate for primary pulmonary MALT lymphoma is close to 90%

Related Pearls: Lymphoma