Loeffler's syndrome in a child: A rare radiological and histopathological diagnosis

Hao, Tran Kiem; Nguyen-Thi, Kim Hoa; Pham, Nguyen; Dang, Cong Thuan

doi:10.1016/j.radcr.2021.10.044

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“…Loeffler's syndrome was first defined by Wilhelm Loeffler as a clinical disorder characterized by transient respiratory illness associated with blood eosinophilia and radiographic shadowing. 10 Loeffler's syndrome typically is present as a triad of respiratory symptoms (persistent cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing), an abnormal chest radiograph with the constellation of ephemeral and migratory pulmonary infiltrates, and peripheral blood eosinophilia. Loeffler's syndrome is a rare eosinophilic pneumonia which is commonly transient and self-limiting.…”

Section: An Overview Of Pneumoascariasis and Loeffler's Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%

“…33,34 Additional examinations include radiological ones such as chest X-ray to see if there is an image of infiltrates in the lungs (Figure 3), as well as it is possible to have a chest computed tomography (CT) scan to see any image of ground-glass opacity (Figure 4). 10,11 Currently, there is no gold standard on diagnosing pneumoascariasis, the presumptive diagnosis is based on ascariasis risk factors, respiratory symptoms, laboratory and radiologic finding.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…6 Nevertheless, in some cases, there are probability of using antibiotics in order to relieve the respiratory symptoms. 10,11 Patients with ascariasis pneumonia regularly recover in three to four weeks with a good treatment. Moreover, this disease is not severe with no significant morbidity and mortality.…”

Section: Differential Diagnosis and Management Of Pneumoascariasismentioning

confidence: 99%

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Pneumoascariasis: Ascaris Worm Infestation in the Lungs

Widiastara,

Ferreira,

Basuki

2024

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Pneumoascariasis is an infestation from one of the most common worms or helminths found on earth in the respiratory system. The worm is called Ascaris lumbricoides, which penetrates and infests the human body through the fecal-oral process. The fertilized Ascaris ova, or simply egg, would develop into larvae, which then move to the liver and lungs through the portal vein system. These larvae will soon develop into mature worms in the human respiratory system, inside the lungs, particularly in the bronchioles. These Ascaris larvae trigger common symptoms such as persistent cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing. To diagnose this condition, supplementary examinations are necessary since it is difficult to diagnose only by history taking and some physical exams. Additional exams include chest X-rays that, at one point, display lung infiltration. The chest computed tomography (CT) scan shows ground-glass opacity and a classic inflammation marker called Charcot-Leyden crystals that are most likely present. Pneumoascariasis is often misinterpreted and misdiagnosed. Therefore, this literature review was made to further understand about pneumoascariasis.

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Section: An Overview Of Pneumoascariasis and Loeffler's Syndromementioning

confidence: 99%