XXXX . A clinical and imaging study of 77 cases.

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We studied 77 @entity1 with biopsy-proven @entity2883 and pulmonary manifestations, to characterize the nature and frequency of the clinical, imaging and endoscopic features of this condition. Pulmonary symptoms were cough, mild @entity1353 , hemoptysis and @entity662 . Five @entity1 had no pulmonary symptoms. Imaging features consisted of nodules, infiltrates and @entity231 . A CT scan proved useful by disclosing cavities in @entity231 or @entity231 which were not seen on an x-ray film. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy was performed in 74 @entity1 , and it was macroscopically abnormal in 55 percent (showing @entity32 or @entity850 or both or @entity548 ). Six @entity1 presented with @entity548 . Four @entity1 had a pleural exudate rich in polymorphonuclear leukocytes. The @entity2883 was limited to the lung in seven @entity1 . Sixteen @entity1 died because of active disease or iatrogenic complications (two). An improved knowledge of clinical and imaging features of @entity2883 could help the clinician reach an earlier diagnosis.
