High-resolution computed tomography of 'hot tub' pneumonitis

Australas Radiol. 2006 Feb;50(1):52-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.2005.01527.x.

Abstract

A case of pneumonitis following exposure to Mycobacterium avium intracellulare in an indoor home spa (hot tub) is presented. The patient complained of recurrent dyspnoea and wheezing. High-resolution CT showed centrilobular ground-glass nodules. Pathological correlation showed interstitial and bronchiolocentric granulomata. Biopsy cultures grew M. avium intracellulare. The patient condition improved following cessation of hot tub use.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrotherapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycobacterium avium Complex*
  • Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare Infection / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pneumonia / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pneumonia / microbiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Water Microbiology*