PULMONARY ACTINOMYCOSIS: PLAIN FILMS AND CT IMAGES

Authors

  • Patchrin PEKANAN Department of Radiology, Ramathibodi Hospital
  • Supranee NIRAPATHPONGPORN Department of Radiology, Ramathibodi Hospital
  • Chirote SUCHATO Department of Radiology, Samitivej Hospital
  • Prasit KIRATIKANOND Department of Medicine, Samitivej Hospital.

Keywords:

Pulmonary actinomycosis, plain film, CT scan

Abstract

A case report of pulmonary actinomycosis in a middle aged diabetic patient was presented. Plain chest film and CT scan of the lesion showed right lower lobe in location. The lesion presented as a mass lesion with small cavities and surrounding alveolar infiltration. The pleural space and bony parts were not involved due to partial treatment. Inadequate treat- ment showed worse progression. Needle aspiration was suggested for early diagnosis and treatment.

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Published

2023-03-30

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PEKANAN P, NIRAPATHPONGPORN S, SUCHATO C, KIRATIKANOND P. PULMONARY ACTINOMYCOSIS: PLAIN FILMS AND CT IMAGES. ASEAN J Radiol [Internet]. 2023 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];1(2):13-6. Available from: https://asean-journal-radiology.org/index.php/ajr/article/view/233

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