Figure 14.
Pneumonitis in a 65-year-old man with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after three cycles of rituximab with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin hydrochloride, vincristine sulfate, and prednisone (R-CHOP) therapy who presented with new shortness of breath. Axial CT image shows bilateral diffuse GGOs and areas of consolidation in both lungs, with traction bronchiectasis and loss of lung volumes. The findings reflect an AIP/ARDS pattern of pneumonitis related to rituximab. Bilateral pleural effusions were also present. The patient’s condition significantly deteriorated, and he died 1 month after presentation. Autopsy results showed diffuse alveolar damage in the lungs.