High‐resolution computed tomography of ‘hot tub’ pneumonitis |
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| Authors: | RA O'Neil G Bennett C Kapoor |
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| Abstract: | A case of pneumonitis following exposure to Mycobacterium avium intracellulare in an indoor home spa (hot tub) is presented. The patient complained of recurrent dyspnoea and wheezing. High‐resolution CT showed centrilobular ground‐glass nodules. Pathological correlation showed interstitial and bronchiolocentric granulomata. Biopsy cultures grew M. avium intracellulare. The patient condition improved following cessation of hot tub use. |
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| Keywords: | computed tomography hypersensitivity pneumonitis Mycobacterium avium complex |
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