Malignant Lymphoproliferative Disorders of the Lung (Low-grade B-cell lymphoma of BALT, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the lung, lymphomatoid granulomatosis, post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, primary effusion lymphoma, pyothorax-associated lymphoma, pulmonary involvement by leukemia or lymphoma, rare hematologic malignancies presenting in the lung, primary pulmonary AIDS-related lymphoma)
What every physician needs to know: Malignant lymphoproliferative disorders encompass a spectrum of disorders with varied clinical, radiographic and pathologic features. Recognition of the distinct diseases is important, as appropriate therapy is dependent upon accurate classification. While usually presenting as a mass or nodule(s), some diseases may mimic interstitial lung disease. Low-grade lymphoma of the…