Progressive Multifocal Micronodular Pneumocyte Hyperplasia in the Lungs of a Patient with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: A Case Report

Tokai J Exp Clin Med. 2016 Dec 20;41(4):230-232.

Abstract

We report a case of multifocal micronodular pneumocyte hyperplasia (MMPH) in a patient with tuberous sclerosis complex, in whom the lung nodules increased in the number and size over the course of 8 years. We diagnosed MMPH following a lung biopsy performed during video-assisted thoracic surgery. In most of the previously reported cases, the number and size of lung nodules is unchanged during the clinical course. Our case is the first report of progressive disease in pathologically proven MMPH.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • Lung / pathology*
  • Multiple Pulmonary Nodules / diagnosis*
  • Multiple Pulmonary Nodules / etiology
  • Multiple Pulmonary Nodules / pathology*
  • Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / complications
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / diagnosis*
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / pathology*