AI Article Synopsis
- A patient with AIDS exhibited an unusual form of Pneumocystis carinii infection, showing enlarged and calcified lymph nodes in the hilar and mediastinal regions.
- This atypical presentation led to confusion during diagnosis, complicating the identification of the infection.
- Understanding that P. carinii can cause such calcified lymph nodes could help in making quicker and more accurate diagnoses, leading to better treatment outcomes.
Article Abstract
An unusual radiologic manifestation of Pneumocystis carinii infection (enlarged, calcified hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes) in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is described. This atypical manifestation caused significant diagnostic confusion. Recognition that P carinii infection can cause calcification of hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes may prevent this confusion and facilitate diagnosis and treatment.
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