Massive Haemoptysis due to Obscure Aetiology: Perils and Management Dilemmas
Joint Authors
Shreenivasa, A.
Vishak, K. A.
Sindhu, K.
Sahu, Kauslya
Chaithra, G. V.
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-11-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pulmonary actinomycosis is an important differential diagnosis in patients with long-standing pulmonary infiltrates related to poor oral hygiene or compromised immune function.
Up to a quarter of cases of thoracic actinomycosis are misdiagnosed as lung malignancy.
Here, we report a 56-year-old man with a hypodense lesion in the left lower lobe presenting with recurrent massive haemoptysis for about one year.
He underwent left lower lobe lobectomy due to intractable haemoptysis.
Histopathological examination demonstrated actinomycosis infiltrating the left lower lobe.
Rarity of the case was the presence of actinomycosis in an immunocompetent individual and without underlying preexisting lung disease.
Also, intractable massive haemoptysis necessitating surgical excision which proved to be both diagnostic and curative due to actinomycosis is an unusual occurrence.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shreenivasa, A.& Vishak, K. A.& Sindhu, K.& Sahu, Kauslya& Chaithra, G. V.. 2018. Massive Haemoptysis due to Obscure Aetiology: Perils and Management Dilemmas. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shreenivasa, A.…[et al.]. Massive Haemoptysis due to Obscure Aetiology: Perils and Management Dilemmas. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Shreenivasa, A.& Vishak, K. A.& Sindhu, K.& Sahu, Kauslya& Chaithra, G. V.. Massive Haemoptysis due to Obscure Aetiology: Perils and Management Dilemmas. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144667
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144667