Case report reveals calcified, cystic nodular pulmonary amyloidosis mimicking malignancy in Sjögren's syndrome, highlighting the need to avoid unnecessary invasive procedures.
A 65‐year‐old woman with primary Sjögren's syndrome without a history of immunosuppressive therapy presented with progressively enlarging pulmonary nodules showing calcification and cystic changes, mimicking malignancy. Histological examination confirmed AL λ‐type nodular pulmonary amyloidosis. Recognition of this radiological pattern is important to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary invasive investigations.
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