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Revision as of 03:35, 9 November 2014
Rheumatoid lung nodule, also rheumatoid nodule of the lung, is an uncommon benign lung lesion associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
General
- RF +ve.
Microscopic
Features:[1]
- Mixed inflammatory infiltrate.
- +/-Giant cells.
Dx:
- Necrotic pulmonary nodule in Crohn's disease.
- Infectious pneumonia.
Images
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Stains
- ZN stain -ve for AFB.
- GMS stain -ve for fungal organisms.