Lung cancer with multiple lung abscesses: an unusual presentation
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20180329Keywords:
Fibreoptic bronchoscopy, Lung abscess, Lung cancerAbstract
Lung abscess is caused due to localized suppuration in the lung usually caused by microbial infection of the lung. Here we are describing an interesting case of multiple lung abscess associated with non-small cell lung cancer. The diagnosis was suspected on CT scan thorax and was confirmed by fibreoptic bronchoscopy and endobronchial biopsy. Hence, lung cancer should be suspected in any case of lung abscess when it is showing no signs of resolution even after aggressive conservative management with broad spectrum antibiotics.
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