Incidental Finding of Varicella Zoster Pneumonia on Chest X Ray

Authors

Alec Aiello, Beaumont Health Resident
Youssef Daklallah, Beaumont Health Resident
Roy G. Soto, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding - Restricted Access

Publication Date

10-10-2021

Abstract

A 43yo female presented to the hospital with productive cough, back and chest pain, and shortness of breath. Past medical history was significant only for chronic bronchitis. COVID negative. Chest X-Ray revealed numerous high density calcified pulmonary nodules indicative of longstanding chronic Varicella Zoster Pneumonia. She was treated with bronchodilators and steroids, which were minimally effective. Her symptoms resolved within 48 hours of admission with supportive care, and she was discharged on Flonase. This case discussion will focus on unusual causes of upper respiratory infection and discuss the pathogenesis of varicella zoster pneumonia.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 8-12, 2021.

Recommended Citation

Aiello A, Daklallah Y, Soto RG. Incidental finding of varicella zoster pneumonia on chest x ray. Paper presented at: The American Society of Anesthesiology; 2021 Oct 8-12; San Diego, CA. Available at: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/9323/presentation/4746