Infection image: cystic pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia - forgotten?

IF 5.4 2区医学 Q1 INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Infection Pub Date : 2024-10-14 DOI:10.1007/s15010-024-02403-w

Florian Hitzenbichler, Christoph Fisser, Alexandra Schlitt, Bernd Salzberger

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Abstract

A 43-year-old male patient presented to the emergency department with progressive dyspnea. CT scan showed pronounced cystic lesions and ground glass opacitiy in both lungs and diagnosis of HIV infection was established. Bronchoscopy confirmed diagnosis of pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP). The radiological presentation with perihilar large cysts is typical for PCP in HIV-infected patients, but rarely encountered today.

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感染图片：囊性肺孢子虫肺炎--被遗忘？

一名 43 岁的男性患者因进行性呼吸困难来到急诊科就诊。CT 扫描显示双肺有明显的囊性病变和磨玻璃不透明，艾滋病病毒感染诊断成立。支气管镜检查确诊为肺孢子虫肺炎（PCP）。肺周巨大囊肿的放射学表现是艾滋病病毒感染者感染 PCP 后的典型表现，但目前已很少见。

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来源期刊

Infection 医学-传染病学

CiteScore

12.50

自引率

1.30%

发文量

224

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Infection is a journal dedicated to serving as a global forum for the presentation and discussion of clinically relevant information on infectious diseases. Its primary goal is to engage readers and contributors from various regions around the world in the exchange of knowledge about the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, both in outpatient and inpatient settings. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including: Etiology: The study of the causes of infectious diseases. Pathogenesis: The process by which an infectious agent causes disease. Diagnosis: The methods and techniques used to identify infectious diseases. Treatment: The medical interventions and strategies employed to treat infectious diseases. Public Health: Issues of local, regional, or international significance related to infectious diseases, including prevention, control, and management strategies. Hospital Epidemiology: The study of the spread of infectious diseases within healthcare settings and the measures to prevent nosocomial infections. In addition to these, Infection also includes a specialized "Images" section, which focuses on high-quality visual content, such as images, photographs, and microscopic slides, accompanied by brief abstracts. This section is designed to highlight the clinical and diagnostic value of visual aids in the field of infectious diseases, as many conditions present with characteristic clinical signs that can be diagnosed through inspection, and imaging and microscopy are crucial for accurate diagnosis. The journal's comprehensive approach ensures that it remains a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and researchers in the field of infectious diseases.