Successful treatment of relapsed lymphomatoid granulomatosis with bexarotene

[Lymphomatoid granulomatosis].

A case of lymphomatoid granulomatosis is presented demonstrating the most common chest radiograph findings as well as some infrequent but recognized associations. The clinical presentation and pathogenesis are discussed. The difficulty in radiological diagnosis is highlighted.

Lymphomatoid granulomatosis with postoperative bronchospasm.

Lymphomatoid granulomatosis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis receiving methotrexate: successful treatment with the anti-CD20 antibody mabthera.

oxicam 15 mg/day for 21 months, showing little inflammatory activity of the RA when she complained about impaired nasal breathing and a tumour-like lesion of the nasal wing. Computed tomography showed a mass in the nasal septum (fig. 1). Histologic examination revealed LYG II°. EBV-nuclear-IgG and EBV-capsid-IgG were positive whereas EBV-capsid-IgM was negative, consistent with prior but not ac...

Choroidal involvement in lymphomatoid granulomatosis.

A 13-year-old boy with evidence of pulmonary lymphomatoid granulomatosis developed monocular diplopia. Fluorescein angiography revealed bilateral choroidal involvement. Following treatment with vincristine, cyclophosphamide, and prednisone his diplopia resolved and the angiographic appearances returned to normal.

Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis of Central Nervous System and Lung Driven by Epstein Barr Virus Proliferation: Successful Treatment with Rituximab-Containing Chemotherapy

Lymphomatoid granulomatosis (LYG) is a very rare Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) associated B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. We report the case of a 41-year-old man who presented with fever and respiratory symptoms. Computed tomography showed multiple nodules in both lung fields. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis for EBV was positive in bronchoalveolar lavage and biopsy of lung node yielded...