Pulmonary Sequestration Associated with Actinomycosis: A Case Report
<i>Background:</i> Bronchopulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital malformation of the lower respiratory tract; it consists of a nonfunctioning mass of lung tissue that is irrigated by an anomalous systemic artery. The association with <i>Actinomyces</i> superinfection ha...
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2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | <i>Background:</i> Bronchopulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital malformation of the lower respiratory tract; it consists of a nonfunctioning mass of lung tissue that is irrigated by an anomalous systemic artery. The association with <i>Actinomyces</i> superinfection has not been well established. <i>Methods:</i> We present the case of a 35-year-old woman with a history of recurrent episodes of pneumonia. Based on radiological and histopathological examination, she was diagnosed with intralobar bronchopulmonary sequestration associated with <i>Actinomyces</i> infection. Promoting clinical suspicion is essential to diagnose pulmonary actinomycosis in patients with recurrent pneumonia, to improve early recognition and timely management. |
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| Item Description: | 10.3390/antibiotics9100687 2079-6382 |