Journal of Respiratory Medicine and Research

Idiopathic Non-Glass Ground Opacities Appearance In A Patient Post COVID-19; A Case Study.

Correspondence to Author: Aimen Warsi, Noman Mansoor*,Amna Warsi, Aleena Amjad, Rishi Kumar, Xenia, Syed Haider Ali Warsi.

DOI: 10.52338/jrmr.2025.4510

Abstract:

A 48-year-old female with a history of COVID-19 presented two and a half months later with persistent fever and shortness of breath. Initial imaging revealed multiple lung opacities, which were atypical for post-COVID pneumonia. Despite antibiotic and corticosteroid treatment, the lesions persisted. A biopsy of the lung tissue suggested a granulomatous process, and further investigations ruled out tuberculosis and fungal infections. The patient was started on a prednisone regimen, leading to gradual symptom resolution and shrinkage of the lesions. After six months of treatment, the lesions disappeared, and the patient was weaned off steroids. This case underscores the importance of considering alternative diagnoses, such as granulomatous diseases, in patients with persistent post-COVID lung findings. It also highlights the critical role of imaging and biopsy in diagnosing unusual respiratory complications following COVID-19 and the need for tailored treatment strategies to manage these complex cases.

Citation:

Dr. Noman Mansoor, Idiopathic Non-Glass Ground Opacities Appearance In A Patient Post COVID-19; A Case Study. Journal of Respiratory Medicine and Research 2025