| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3399926 | Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
It is a case of persistent haemoptysis presented at the OPD of the Department of Respiratory Medicine. The HRCT thorax picture showed a mass like subpleural nodule in the right lower lobe of the lung with central cavitation and adjacent bronchiectasis. CT-guided FNAC of the nodule showed oval shaped eggs of Paragonimus species in the smear prepared. Paragonimus eggs were found in the sputum and specific serological test for Paragonimus was also positive.
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Authors
Debeshwar Singh Chingakham, Amusana Singh Thounaojam, Sunita Haobam, Urmila Thiyam,