Bronchial Leech Infestation in a 15-Year-Old Female
Joint Authors
Adib, Ali
Moslehi, Mohammad Ashkan
Imanieh, Mohammad Hadi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-09-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a common incidence in young children.
Leeches are rarely reported as FBA at any age.
This study describes a 15-year-old female who presented with hemoptysis, hematemesis, coughs, melena, and anemia seven months prior to admission.
Chest X-ray showed a round hyperdensity in the right lower lobe.
A chest computed tomography (CT) demonstrated an area of consolidation and surrounding ground glass opacities in the right lower lobe.
Hematological investigations revealed anemia.
Finally, bronchoscopy was performed and a 5 cm leech was found within the right B 7-8 bronchus and removed by forceps and a Dormia basket.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Moslehi, Mohammad Ashkan& Imanieh, Mohammad Hadi& Adib, Ali. 2016. Bronchial Leech Infestation in a 15-Year-Old Female. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102363
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Moslehi, Mohammad Ashkan…[et al.]. Bronchial Leech Infestation in a 15-Year-Old Female. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102363
American Medical Association (AMA)
Moslehi, Mohammad Ashkan& Imanieh, Mohammad Hadi& Adib, Ali. Bronchial Leech Infestation in a 15-Year-Old Female. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102363
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102363
