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Chest X-ray showing bilateral nodular opacities in the lungs.
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Chest X-ray showed bilateral nodular opacities in the lungs, most prominent within mid to lower lung zones, a stable cardio-mediastinal silhouette and no pleural effusion were noted (Fig. 1).
Chest Computed Tomography (CT) imaging revealing: small mediastinal lymph nodes with innumerable nodular densities in the pulmonary parenchyma scattered throughout both lung.
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Some consolidations were also noted, the largest of which was located lateral to the left upper lobe and measured 3.6 x 3.1 cm with presence of air bronchograms (Fig. 2).
Follow up CT imaging two months after discharge and completing oral corticosteroid treatment revealed resolution of nodular opacities.
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The patient reported abstinence from cocaine use at 2 months follow up (Fig. 3).