Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia

Case contributed by Praveen Jha
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

HIV +ve patient with chronic cough

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Reticular opacities and groundglass attenuation with 'crazy-paving' appearance in few areas. The opacities are predominantly central and extending to periphery.

Case Discussion

Patient was later found to be positive for pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia.

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