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Lung abscess caused by Rhodococcus equi.

J E Takasugi1, J D Godwin

  • 1Department of Radiology, Seattle Veterans Administration Medical Center, WA 98108.

Journal of Thoracic Imaging
|April 1, 1991
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Early diagnosis of lung cavities in immunocompromised patients is crucial. Rhodococcus equi can cause lung abscesses, but diagnosis may be delayed if acid-fast bacilli are mistaken for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Immunocompromised patients are susceptible to opportunistic infections, including cavitary lung disease.
  • Rhodococcus equi (formerly Corynebacterium equi) is a bacterium capable of causing lung abscesses in this population.
  • Timely diagnosis is critical for effective management and improved patient outcomes.

Observation:

  • This study presents two cases of Rhodococcus equi lung abscess in immunocompromised individuals.
  • The first patient had rheumatoid arthritis and was on long-term corticosteroid therapy.
  • The second patient had acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Findings:

  • Clinical and radiographic features of Rhodococcus equi lung abscess were demonstrated.

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  • A significant delay in diagnosis occurred in both cases.
  • The delay was attributed to the misidentification of acid-fast bacilli in sputum smears as Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering Rhodococcus equi in the differential diagnosis of lung cavities in immunocompromised patients.
    • Emphasizes the need for careful microbiological evaluation to avoid diagnostic delays.
    • Underscores the potential for misdiagnosis when acid-fast bacilli are encountered in this clinical setting.