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Infection image: cystic pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia – forgotten?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 43-year-old male patient presented to the emergency department with progressive dyspnea. CT scan showed pronounced cystic lesions and ground glass opacitiy in both lungs and diagnosis of HIV infection was established. Bronchoscopy confirmed diagnosis of pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP). The radiological presentation with perihilar large cysts is typical for PCP in HIV-infected patients, but rarely encountered today.

Source: Infection

DOI: 10.1007/s15010-024-02403-w

Authors: Florian Hitzenbichler, Christoph Fisser, Alexandra Schlitt, Bernd Salzberger

Institution: University Hospital Regensburg

Language: English

Topic: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,590