Parasitic infestation of lung: An unusual cause of interstitial pneumonitis

被引:3
作者
Shah, Parth [1 ,3 ]
Kate, Arvind H. [1 ,3 ]
Nester, Nora [1 ,3 ]
Patole, Kamlakar [2 ]
Leuppi, Joerg D. [1 ]
Chhajed, Prashant N. [1 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Inst Pulmonol Med Res & Dev, Bombay, Maharashtra, India
[2] SRL Diagnost Inst, Dept Pathol, Bombay, Maharashtra, India
[3] Fortis Hiranandani Hosp, Dept Lung Care & Sleep Ctr, Vashi, Maharashtra, India
关键词
Interstitial pneumonitis; parasitic infestation; transbronchial lung biopsy;
D O I
10.4103/0970-2113.177456
中图分类号
R56 [呼吸系及胸部疾病];
学科分类号
摘要
Parasite infections are increasing worldwide due to increasing migration and traveling. Parasitic infections can affect lungs and present as a focal or diffuse lung diseases. High index of suspicion and detailed history are most important. We present a case of interstitial pneumonitis caused by parasite infestation, which was diagnosed on transbronchial lung biopsy.
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页码:222 / 224
页数:3
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