Diffuse pulmonary meningotheliomatosis

Diffuse pulmonary meningotheliomatosis (DPM) is a rare pulmonary disease of unknown aetiology. These imaging findings are characteristic of DPM, adding to the limited number of literature reports on the rare disease. Key messageDiffuse pulmonary meningotheliomatosis (DPM) is an ultra-rare pulmonary disease characterized by innumerable bilateral minute meningothelial-like nodules, sometimes presenting a characteristic ‘cheerio-sign’ on imaging. Most patients with DPM are asymptomatic and experience no disease progression. Although little is known about its nature, DPM may be associated with pulmonary malignancies, mostly lung adenocarcinoma.
Source: Respirology Case Reports - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research