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May012020

May 2020 Imaging Case of the Month: Still Another Emerging Cause for Infiltrative Lung Abnormalities

Prasad M. Panse MD

Clinton E. Jokerst MD

Michael B. Gotway MD

 

Department of Radiology

Mayo Clinic, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona 85054

 

Clinical History: A 46-year-old man with a history of well-controlled asthma presented to the Emergency Room with complaints of worsening non-productive cough for 4-5 days followed by fever to 104°F over the previous 3 days. The patient also complained of some chills and loose stools. The patient denied rhinorrhea, sore throat, congestion, and nausea or vomiting. The patient also denied illicit drug use, and drinks alcohol only occasionally and denied smoking.

The patient’s physical examination showed a pulse rate of 79 / minute and a respiratory rate of 18 / minute, although his blood pressure was mildly elevated at 149/84 mmHg; he was afebrile with a temperature of 97.7 °F (36.5 °C). The patient’s room air oxygen saturation was 98%. The physical examination showed some mild expiratory wheezes bilaterally, but was otherwise entirely within normal limits.

Which of the following represents the most appropriate step for the patient’s management? (Click on the correct answer to be directed to the second of twelve pages)

  1. Obtain a complete blood count
  2. Obtain a travel history
  3. Obtain serum chemistries
  4. Perform chest radiography
  5. All of the above

Cite as: Panse PM, Jokerst CE, Gotway MB. May 2020 imaging case of the month: still another emerging cause for infiltrative lung abnormalities. Southwest J Pulm Crit Care. 2020;20(5):147-62. doi: https://doi.org/10.13175/swjpcc027-20 PDF 

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