Bilateral hilar adenopathy: its significance
Poh, S.C.
Singapore Medical Journal 23(5): 279-282
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-5675 PMID: 7157010 Document Number: 193241
Bilateral hilar adenopathy is an uncommon radiological finding in the local population. To elucidate its significance, an analysis was made of 30 cases of bilateral hilar adenopathy detected over a 5 yr period. Cases (27) were found to be due to sarcoidosis, 1 to metastatic malignancy, 1 from silicosis and another was of indeterminate etiology. Sarcoidosis, although rare in our community, is still the commonest cause of bilateral hilar adenopathy.