[Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia in primary Sjögren syndrome]

Pneumonol Alergol Pol. 2005;73(3):277-80.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Ljmphocytic interstitial pneumonia (LIP) is a rare form of interstitial pneumonia. It can occur as a idiopathic disease however most frequently associated with other diseases, particularly Sjogren syndrome. We present a 58 years old woman, with primary Sjögren syndrome who developed after 7 years interstitial lung disease. LIP was diagnosed on the basis of histological examinations of specimens obtained by open lung biopsy. Diffuse infiltrations composed of small polyclonal lymphocytes, plasma cells with reactive follicules were found. Infiltrates observed in bronchial and bronchiolar walls expanded into interlobular and alveolar septae. Prednisone in a dose of 40 mg per day was introduced and clinical, radiological, spirometric and gasometric improvement was observed. The dose of prednisone was gradually reduced but is still continued.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Collagen Diseases / complications
  • Collagen Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Collagen Diseases / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / complications
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / diagnosis*
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / therapy
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / complications
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / complications
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / complications
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / therapy