Two-Year-Old Girl With Chronic Cough and Lymphadenopathy.
Lisa N Akhtar, Elizabeth D Lowenthal, Richard Rutstein
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Case in brief
A 27-month-old girl with no significant medical history presented with a chronic cough lasting three months, accompanied by one day of fever and rhinorrhea. A chest radiograph raised concerns, leading to a lung biopsy that confirmed a rare diagnosis. The case highlights the importance of thorough investigation in pediatric respiratory symptoms, especially in children with immigrant backgrounds.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider a broad differential diagnosis for chronic cough in children, particularly in those with immigrant backgrounds, and be prepared to pursue invasive diagnostic procedures when initial imaging is concerning.