CTICasesDiffuse Idiopathic Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia (DIPNECH)
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Imaging findings
The CT scan reveals classic findings of multiple small nodules and geographic areas of air trapping, predominantly in the lower lobes. These findings were confirmed with pathological diagnosis.
Key takeaways
DIPNECH classically presents in a female with worsening asthma refractory to multiple medications and a history of COPD despite being a non-smoker. The diagnosis is typically pathologically proven, and patients may improve with steroid treatment.
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