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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Published inMedical journal. Armed Forces India Vol. 79; no. 5; pp. 590 - 592
Main Authors Marwah, Vikas, Katoch, C.D.S., Shrinath, V., Bhattacharjee, Saikat, Lall, Mahima
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Elsevier B.V 01.09.2023
Elsevier
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Case Report
Granulomatous lesion
Paragonimiasis
Pulmonary nodule
Granulomatous lesion
Pulmonary nodule
Paragonimiasis
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Summary: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.
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ISSN:0377-1237
2213-4743
DOI:10.1016/j.mjafi.2021.02.009