Publications by authors named "Kanna Hiraoka"
J Med Invest
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- A 71-year-old man was found to have lung abnormalities, including a cavitation and nodules, which were diagnosed through CT scans and subsequent tests.
- The patient tested positive for Mycobacterium heckeshornense, a type of bacteria, and also had primary lung adenocarcinoma, leading to a dual diagnosis of infection and cancer.
- Treatment involving a triple anti-mycobacterial regimen and chemotherapy proved effective for both conditions, marking the first known case of this specific coexistence in medical literature.
