Pulmonary Sequestration Associated with Actinomycosis: A Case Report
Background: 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 Actinomyces superinfection has not been well established. Methods:...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2020 |
| País: | Colombia |
| Institución: | Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud - FUCS |
| Repositorio: | Repositorio Digital Institucional ReDi |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:repositorio.fucsalud.edu.co:001/1849 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://repositorio.fucsalud.edu.co/handle/001/1849 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Pulmonary actinomycosis Bronchopulmonary sequestration Congenital malformation pulmonary lesion Secuestro broncopulmonar Anomalías congénitas Actinomicosis Pulmón - Anomalías |
| Sumario: | Background: 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 Actinomyces superinfection has not been well established. Methods: 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 Actinomyces 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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