Anthony J. Gerbino

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…

What every physician needs to know: Benign lymphoproliferative disorders of the lung include: Benign intraparenchymal lymph nodes Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia Follicular bronchiolitisRelated Content Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia (LIP) IgG4-related sclerosing disease These conditions represent distinct histologic patterns that are characterized by hyperplasia of the bronchial-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT). LIP and follicular bronchiolitis often present as diffuse…