Multiple Pulmonary Nodules in an Immunocompetent Adolescent with Infectious Mononucleosis
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Date
2018-02
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Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Abstract
Background: Infectious mononucleosis is usually a self-limiting illness, but can be rarelyassociated with complications. Case characteristics: A 17-year-old boy with Epstein-Barrvirus related infectious mononucleosis and cold antibody-mediated autoimmune hemolyticanemia with incidentally noted multiple pulmonary nodules. Observations: Nodulesregressed over the next few weeks without specific therapy. Message: Pediatricians needto be aware of this rare clinical presentation of infectious mononucleosis so that furtherinvasive testing can be avoided.
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Computed tomography, Epstein Barr virus, Lung nodules.
Citation
Bhaskaran Praveena Nediyara , Puliyel Mammen , Myers Melissa , Abughali Nazha . Multiple Pulmonary Nodules in an Immunocompetent Adolescent with Infectious Mononucleosis. Indian Pediatrics. 2018 Feb; 55(2): 161-162