Atypical Radiologic Image Characterized by Cavitary Lung Lesions in a Case of Hodgkin Lymphoma

Hodgkin lymphoma, tuberculosis and atypical radiologic image

“…Considering the present report by Büyükşimşek et al, [1] there is an interesting question of whether the present case of HL had a concurrent tuberculosis infection or not. Büyükşimşek et al [1] used the QuantiFERON test for exclusion of tuberculosis. In a recent report, the sensitivity and specificity of the QuantiFERON test were found to be poor [4].…”

“…The depletion of glutathione (GSH) due to HL [2] can increase the risk for tuberculosis since GSH plays an important role in defending against mycobacterial pathogens [3]. Considering the present report by Büyükşimşek et al, [1] there is an interesting question of whether the present case of HL had a concurrent tuberculosis infection or not. Büyükşimşek et al [1] used the QuantiFERON test for exclusion of tuberculosis.…”

“…We read the report by Büyükşimşek et al, [1] “Atypical Radiologic Image Characterized by Cavitary Lung Lesions in a Case of Hodgkin Lymphoma” (HL), with great interest. Büyükşimşek et al [1] reported on a case of HL presenting with abnormal lung radiologic imaging and mentioned that “Disseminated cavitary lesions mimicking tuberculosis or other opportunistic infections in a case of HL is interesting and differential diagnosis is very important”. We would like to share our ideas regarding this observation.…”