OBJECTIVE: Nocardiosis is an opportunistic infection that primarily affects the lungs. Most infected patients have deficits in cell-mediated immunity such as those with AIDS, transplant recipients, and those receiving corticosteroid therapy. We review the various CT appearances of pulmonary nocardiosis and discuss the differential diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Common CT findings include lung consolidation and nodules and masses. Cavitation may occur. Chest wall involvement develops in a small number of patients.
OBJECTIVE:Nocardiosis is an opportunistic infection that primarily affects the lungs. Most infectedpatients have deficits in cell-mediated immunity such as those with AIDS, transplant recipients, and those receiving corticosteroid therapy. We review the various CT appearances of pulmonary nocardiosis and discuss the differential diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Common CT findings include lung consolidation and nodules and masses. Cavitation may occur. Chest wall involvement develops in a small number of patients.
Authors: C Arens; M Bernhard; C Koch; A Heininger; D Störzinger; T Hoppe-Tichy; M Hecker; B Grabein; M A Weigand; C Lichtenstern Journal: Anaesthesist Date: 2015-09 Impact factor: 1.041
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