Multifocal micronodular pneumocyte hyperplasia associated with tuberous sclerosis
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Multifocal micronodular pneumocyte hyperplasia associated with tuberous sclerosis, also multifocal micronodular pneumocyte hyperplasia in tuberous sclerosis, is the presence of rare hamartomatous lesions in the lung seen in tuberous sclerosis.[1]
General
- Rare.
Microscopic
Features:
- Macrophages within the air spaces.
- Enlarged alveolar lining cells with:
- Hobnail morphology - free (luminal) surface area > attached/basal surface area.
- Round or oval nuclei.
DDx:
- Atypical adenomatous hyperplasia of the lung - usu. do not have macrophages within the air spaces.
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See also
References
- ↑ Nagar, AM.; Teh, HS.; Khoo, RN.; Morani, AC.; Vrishni, K.; Raghuram, J. (Feb 2008). "Multifocal pneumocyte hyperplasia in tuberous sclerosis.". Thorax 63 (2): 186. doi:10.1136/thx.2006.076604. PMID 18234663.