Paragonimiasis eggs in sputum from a patient with a suspected lung mass. What changes about management?...

Question

Paragonimiasis eggs in sputum from a patient with a suspected lung mass. What changes about management?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis changes to paragonimiasis; praziquantel 25 mg/kg TDS for 2-3 days is curative, avoiding unnecessary surgery or chemotherapy

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Confirmed carcinoma; chemotherapy

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Incidental finding

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Lobectomy needed regardless

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Eggs indicate extrapulmonary disease only

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Paragonimiasis Mimicking Lung Cancer