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Case
Summary
Diagnosis: Histiocytosis-X (Eosinophilic Granuloma)
Clinical hints:
This is a systemic disease. Skin, bone, ear, and respiratory
symptoms are common. Lung changes can lead to fibrosis and
honeycombing.
Radiological Pearls:
- upper lung interstitial disease
- diffuse upper lung cystic changes
- bullae, fibrosis, & pneumothorax
- honeycombing & end-stage lung
Films were kindly provided by Dr. W. J. Weiser.
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