Endobronchial actinomycosis in a child.
Pediatr Pulmonol
; 56(10): 3429-3432, 2021 10.
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ABSTRACT
Actinomycosis is a rare, indolent and invasive infection caused by Actinomyces species. Pulmonary actinomycosis is very rarely seen in the paediatric population. The classic radiological presentation of thoracic involvement of actinomycosis includes lower lobe consolidation, empyema and periostitis of the ribs. We report a case of endobronchial actinomycosis in a child diagnosed on endobronchial biopsy and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). Bronchoscopy can be dangerous when performed on these cases, as there is a risk of severe bleeding and large airway obstruction, as was the case with this patient.
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01-internacional
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3_ND
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Actinomicose
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Pneumopatias
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Pulmonol
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article