Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Nocardiosis primarily occurs in the setting of immunocompromising conditions. However, it may also occur in immunocompetent patients. We described computed tomography features of pulmonary nocardiosis and compared immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients. MATERIAL/METHODS: RESULTS: Most patients had bilateral involvement with no zonal predominance. Multiple pulmonary nodules (96%) were the most common CT findings, followed by consolidation (76%) and cavity (52%). Other findings included bronchiectasis (48%), pleural thickening (40%), ground glass opacity (32%), mass-like consolidation (20%), intrathoracic lymphadenopathy (16%), pleural effusion (12%), reticular infiltration (4%), and pericardial effusion (4%). There was no statistically significant difference in the CT findings of immunocompromised and immunocompetent groups. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Payam Mehrian, Ehsan Esfandiari, Mohammad Ali Karimi, Behzad Memari |
Journal | Polish journal of radiology
(Pol J Radiol)
Vol. 80
Pg. 13-7
( 2015)
ISSN: 1733-134X [Print] Poland |
PMID | 25584096
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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