Diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia in a young man with hypoxia: a case report and review of the literature

Diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia in a young man with hypoxia: a case report and review of the literature

Authors

  • Ramin Sami Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
  • Parvin Mahzoni Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
  • Marzieh Rezaei Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran

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Diffuse Idiopathic Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia

Abstract

Diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia (DIPNECH) is a rare lung disease, which usually affects older women. This disease is often asymptomatic. For patients who are symptomatic, symptoms usually include cough and dyspnea. In this paper, we reported a 38-year-old man who suffered from chest pain for 3 months. CT scan findings revealed scattered nodules that were less than 1 cm. Spirometry was normal and the arterial oxygen saturation at room air was 85%. Open lung biopsy revealed DIPNECH. Patients with DIPNECH are mainly elderly women with symptoms including cough and dyspnea. However, we reported a young man with chest pain and hypoxia without dyspnea. DIPNECH can occur in male and female individuals at any age. (www.actabiomedica.it)

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23-12-2019

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CASE REPORTS

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Diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia in a young man with hypoxia: a case report and review of the literature. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2019 Dec. 23 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];90(4):560-2. Available from: https://www.mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/7413