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Case reports: pleural melioidosis.

D E Girard, D A Nardone, S R Jones

    The American Review of Respiratory Disease
    |December 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Pulmonary melioidosis can present as a pleural mass, even years after exposure. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of this serious bacterial infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pulmonology
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Melioidosis is a serious bacterial infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei.
    • It is endemic in tropical regions, particularly Southeast Asia and Northern Australia.
    • Diagnosis can be challenging due to its varied clinical presentations.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with a pleural mass on initial chest roentgenogram.
    • The patient had no recent history of travel to an endemic zone (within the last 15 months).

    Findings:

    • The pleural mass was diagnosed as pulmonary melioidosis.
    • This case highlights that melioidosis can manifest with pleural involvement.
    • Delayed presentation or remote exposure history is possible.

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    Implications:

    • Melioidosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pleural lesions, regardless of recent travel history.
    • Clinicians should inquire about past travel to endemic areas for melioidosis.
    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential for improving patient outcomes.