An unusual presentation of pulmonary nodules

An unusual presentation of pulmonary nodules

A pulmonary nodule is a common radiological finding encountered in routine medical practice. It needs to be extensively evaluated as the differential diagnosis can range from sinister malignancies to fully treatable infectious causes. Here, we present a rare case of pulmonary paragonimiasis presenti...

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Veröffentlicht in:Medical journal. Armed Forces India 2023-09, Vol.79 (5), p.590-592
Hauptverfasser: Marwah, Vikas, Katoch, C.D.S., Shrinath, V., Bhattacharjee, Saikat, Lall, Mahima
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Sprache:eng
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Case Report
Granulomatous lesion
Paragonimiasis
Pulmonary nodule
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Zusammenfassung:A pulmonary nodule is a common radiological finding encountered in routine medical practice. It needs to be extensively evaluated as the differential diagnosis can range from sinister malignancies to fully treatable infectious causes. Here, we present a rare case of pulmonary paragonimiasis presenting as pulmonary nodule. This case report aims to sensitise the medical practitioner regarding pulmonary paragonimiasis which is completely treatable but carries a high risk of being under diagnosed.
ISSN:0377-1237
2213-4743
DOI:10.1016/j.mjafi.2021.02.009