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Pulmonary actinomycosis masquerading as lung cancer: A case report
The Medical Journal of Malaysia ; : 246-247, 2017.
Artigo em Inglês | WPRIM | ID: wpr-631020
ABSTRACT
Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare yet important and challenging diagnosis to make. It is commonly confused with other lung diseases, such as tuberculosis and bronchogenic carcinoma, leading to delay diagnosis or misdiagnosis. A 49-year-old man presented with a chronic cough, hemoptysis, and pleuritic chest pain. His initial imaging studies including computed tomography (CT) was suggestive of bronchogenic carcinoma. A subsequent CTguided biopsy was consistent with pulmonary actinomycosis and excluded the possibility of bronchogenic carcinoma. He was treated with antibiotic therapy and achieved remission with complete radiological resolution upon follow-up.

Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Idioma: Inglês Revista: The Medical Journal of Malaysia Ano de publicação: 2017 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Idioma: Inglês Revista: The Medical Journal of Malaysia Ano de publicação: 2017 Tipo de documento: Artigo