CTICasesPulmonary Nocardiosis
Imaging findings
A kidney transplant patient with dense left upper lobe consolidation, mass-like components, satellite nodules, and small areas of cavitation. There was minimal pleural involvement.
Key takeaways
Nocardia is an opportunistic infection that often mimics fungal disease or malignancy on CT scans, typically manifesting as large masses or cavitary consolidation in immunocompromised patients.
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