Post COVID-19 pulmonary mass: Case report and review of literatures

Saudi Med J. 2022 Oct;43(10):1165-1167. doi: 10.15537/smj.2022.43.10.20220294.

Abstract

To present an unusual and a rare pulmonary affection by coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), in which only one lung is affected. Coronavirus disease-19 attacks the lungs and interferes seriously with their functions. The attack is usually bilaterally, while a uni lateral pulmonary affection is unusual. The presentation, both clinical and radiological findings, bronchoscopy appearance, the strange operative findings of the resected mass, the uneventful post-operative course, in addition to the histopathological report, will be presented.In conclusion, unilateral lung affection is unusual and post-viral pneumonia COVID-19 should be considered as a possible aftermath, which may not be uncommon in Iraq.

Keywords: COVID-19; PCR; bronchoscopy; thoracotomy.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchoscopy
  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • Iraq
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumonia, Viral* / complications
  • Pneumonia, Viral* / diagnosis