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. 2004 Sep;59(9):818–819. doi: 10.1136/thx.2003.008094

A case of lymphomatoid granulomatosis masquerading as a lung abscess

M McCloskey 1, M Catherwood 1, D McManus 1, G Todd 1, R Cuthbert 1, M Riley 1
PMCID: PMC1747133  PMID: 15333862

Abstract

Lymphomatoid granulomatosis (LG) is a rare T cell rich, B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma which is difficult to diagnose. We present a patient with LG who demonstrated many of the difficulties in diagnosis and highlighted the importance of reviewing the diagnosis if treatment does not have the anticipated effect.

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