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Computed tomography in opportunistic lung infections.

H Hartelius1

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Acta Radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987)
|March 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Chest CT scans revealed interstitial pneumonia in two boys with immunodeficiency syndromes, mimicking opportunistic lung infections. Lung biopsies confirmed the specific etiologic agents in these cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Immunology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Wiscott-Aldrich syndrome and acute lymphatic leukemia are conditions associated with immunodeficiency.
  • Opportunistic lung infections are common in immunocompromised patients.

Observation:

  • Chest radiography showed increased interstitial patterns in two teenage boys with Wiscott-Aldrich syndrome and acute lymphatic leukemia in remission.
  • Computed tomography (CT) of the lungs revealed severe interstitial pneumonia in both patients.

Findings:

  • The CT findings were consistent with opportunistic lung infections, such as those caused by Pneumocystis carinii or cytomegalovirus.
  • Lung biopsies were performed, leading to the identification of the specific etiologic agents responsible for the pneumonia.

Implications:

  • CT imaging is crucial for diagnosing interstitial pneumonia in immunocompromised adolescents.
  • Early diagnosis and identification of etiologic agents through biopsy can guide appropriate treatment for lung infections in these vulnerable patients.

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