Atypical pulmonary malaria

Three atypical cases of pulmonary malaria are presented and discussed. Radiologically, they were manifested by very subtle thickening of interlobular septae or by more overt interstitial edema and pleural effusion. They were all relatively mild and cleared completely on antimalarial drugs. This is i...

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Published inAmerican journal of roentgenology (1976) Vol. 137; no. 1; pp. 51 - 55
Main Authors Cayea, PD, Rubin, E, Teixidor, HS
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Am Roentgen Ray Soc 01.07.1981
Subjects
Adult
Female
Humans
Lung - parasitology
Lung Diseases, Parasitic - diagnostic imaging
Malaria - diagnostic imaging
Male
Plasmodium falciparum
Plasmodium malariae - isolation & purification
Radiography
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Summary:Three atypical cases of pulmonary malaria are presented and discussed. Radiologically, they were manifested by very subtle thickening of interlobular septae or by more overt interstitial edema and pleural effusion. They were all relatively mild and cleared completely on antimalarial drugs. This is in contrast to most reported cases which were severe and fatal. This resultant widening of the clinical and radiologic spectrum of pulmonary malaria leads to the conclusion that such a complication is likely more common than previously recognized. The radiologist can suggest the correct diagnosis by being aware of its many manifestations and by having a high index of suspicion.
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ISSN:0361-803X
1546-3141
DOI:10.2214/ajr.137.1.51