'Non-resolving' pneumonia. (7th September 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Palkar, Atul Vijay; Rapose, Alwyn
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2012
• Publication Date: 2012-09-07
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2012-006861
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : A 47-year-old man presented with symptoms of fever and productive cough secondary to a left upper lobe pneumonia. He had received more than three courses of antibiotics over a 2-year period. Review of serial radiographic exams including chest x-ray and CT scans revealed consolidation of the left upper lobe. Lack of response to antibiotics prompted invasive testing with bronchoscopy which revealed a growth in the left main bronchus. Histopathology revealed squamous cell carcinoma.