Khanal K, Guan X, Parajuli P, Manoucheri M. An Unusual Case of Cavitary Lung Lesion and a Brief Review of Literature.
Cureus 2020;
12:e9361. [PMID:
32754414 PMCID:
PMC7386077 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.9361]
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Abstract
Large cavitary pulmonary infarctions are extremely rare. Here, we report an unusual case of large pulmonary infarction due to pulmonary embolism (PE). This was complicated by secondary infection with Actinomyces leading to cavitary abscess formation. The patient had minimal non-specific symptoms despite extensive involvement and was treated with lobectomy, antibiotics, and anticoagulation, with expedited recovery. This case depicts a rare association between PE/pulmonary infarction and pulmonary actinomycosis. Furthermore, it highlights a high index of suspicion needed to diagnose these two conditions in low-risk individuals without traditional risk factors.
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