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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2021; 9(23): 6824-6831
Published online Aug 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i23.6824
Published online Aug 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i23.6824
Figure 1 Axial computed tomography showed many nodular or hillock lesions in the right pleura, mediastinum, and interlobar fissure areas.
A and B: At the upper level of the lung, the lesions were located in the right pleural and mediastinum areas; C and D: At the middle level of the lung, the lesions were located in the right pleura, mediastinum, and interlobar fissure areas (arrow); E and F: At the lower level of the lung, the lesions were located in the right pleura and mediastinum areas with atelectasis of adjacent lung.
Figure 2 Sagittal computed tomography showed many nodular or hillock lesions in the right pleura, mediastinum, and interlobar fissure areas.
A and B: The lesions were located in the right pleura and interlobar fissure areas (arrow); C and D: The lesions were located in the right pleura and mediastinum areas.
Figure 3 Coronal computed tomography showed many nodular or hillock lesions in the right pleura, mediastinum, and interlobar fissure areas.
A and B: The lesions were located in the right pleura, mediastinum, and interlobar fissure areas (thin arrow); C and D: The lesions were located in the right pleura and mediastinum areas. On the lower layer, one lesion infiltrated the chest wall, and the adjacent liver was compressed (thick arrow).
Figure 4 Gram staining and weak acid-fast staining of the bacteria.
A: Gram staining showed filamentous, branching Gram-positive bacilli; B: The bacteria were positive for weak acid-fast staining.
Figure 5 Axial computed tomography showed that the lesions were obviously improved in terms of absorption after 1 mo of treatment.
A and B: At the upper level of the lung, the lesions located in the right pleural and mediastinum areas were significantly reduced; C and D: At the middle level of the lung, the lesions located in the right pleura, mediastinum, and interlobar fissure areas were significantly reduced; E and F: At the lower level of the lung, the lesions located in the right pleura and mediastinum areas were significantly reduced and atelectasis of adjacent lung was markedly improved.
- Citation: Wang P, Yi ML, Zhang CZ. Nocardiosis with diffuse involvement of the pleura: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9(23): 6824-6831
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v9/i23/6824.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v9.i23.6824