New-onset haemoptysis and associated lung mass in the setting of dental care avoidance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BMJ Case Rep
; 14(12)2021 Dec 30.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1596727
ABSTRACT
We present a case of new-onset haemoptysis and associated lung lesion on chest imaging in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was believed to be due to dental care avoidance after tooth fracture and long-term use of temporary dental filler, with subsequent aspiration and bronchial injury. Our patient underwent bronchoscopy due to persistent haemoptysis with findings of mild traumatic injury. She responded to conservative management with no pharmacologic intervention. With time, there was resolution of symptoms and radiographic improvement of the lung lesion. We include a brief discussion on the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare avoidance, complications of tooth fracture and the differential diagnosis of a new solitary lung lesion on chest imaging.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Hemoptysis
Type of study:
Case report
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Diagnostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Bcr-2021-242850
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