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May 20, 2026American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

C69-14 Incidental Pulmonary Nodules: A Case of Chronic Schistosomiasis

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CIC IkwuFAF AdeleyeIII Ikwu

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Overview

Case report details lung nodules in an older patient diagnosed with chronic schistosomiasis, suggesting overlooked occurrences.

Key Points

  • To explore the association between chronic schistosomiasis and pulmonary nodules in an individual with neurological symptoms.
  • Case report of an 87-year-old male presenting with neurological symptoms and cough.
  • Imaging studies, including CXR and CT chest, revealed significant lung nodules and lesions.
  • Patient was diagnosed with chronic schistosomiasis after incidentally discovered nodules.
  • Chest imaging showed a 4.5 x 3cm mass and multiple pulmonary nodules.
  • Following treatment with praziquantel, the lung nodules were noted to be chronic in nature.
  • The case highlights a potential underreporting of lung nodules linked to chronic schistosomiasis.

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Ikwu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d4fd2f03e14405aa9b464https://doi.org/10.1093/ajrccm/aamag162.4505
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