THE RETICULOENDOTHELIOSES IN THE LUNG

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Abstract
Lung is usually involved when any of the reticuloindothelial diseases are diffuse. Less frequently, the lung may be the only structure manifesting change roentgenographically. The lesions of the lung can be very extensive and yet relatively asymptomatic. The clinical picture varies strikingly from severe, acute disease to a completely asymptomatic form. The roentgenographic appearance can vary from a very fine reticular pattern to large infiltrates and masses with cavitation. The end phase of the disease may be relatively unimpressive with minimal fibrotic changes. Familiarity with the type of involvement of the lung unquestionably helps in evaluating the disease when it presents as either a localized lung infiltration or the more diffuse form affecting multiple systems.

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