CTICasesPneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in HIV
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Imaging findings
There is empyema, bronchial wall thickening, and diffuse ground-glass opacity with an upper lobe predominance. Some pleural effusion and thickening are also noted on the left.
Key takeaways
This is a classic, though less frequently seen, case of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) in an HIV patient.
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