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

Authors

• Waleed M. Hussen, From the Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.

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.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1165

Last Page

1167

Recommended Citation

Hussen, Waleed M. (2022) "Post COVID-19 pulmonary mass: Case report and review of literatures," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 43: Iss. 10, Article 13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2022.43.10.20220294