A Case of DIPNECH and Review of the Current Literature

Abstract

Diffuse Idiopathic Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia (DIPNECH) is a rare pulmonary disease. It was first described by Aguayo et al. in 1992, and recognised by the World Health Organisation in 2004 as a precursor lesion to the development of pulmonary carcinoid tumour. DIPNECH has been described in several isolated case reports and series. This article describes a case of DIPNECH and summaries the recent literature in an attempt to raise awareness of this disease and management options.

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Mitchell, P. , Kennedy, M. and Henry, M. (2013) A Case of DIPNECH and Review of the Current Literature. Open Journal of Respiratory Diseases, 3, 68-72. doi: 10.4236/ojrd.2013.32011.

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