Pulmonary norcadosis

Discussion:

Blood cultures grew Nocardia spp. and this is presumed cause of the pneumonia.

Nocardia most commonly occurs in immunosuppressed patients (as in this case). 

Findings on CT include:

  • pulmonary consolidation (most common)
  • multiple pulmonary nodules of varying size (cavitation may occur)
  • pleural effusion is commonly associated
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