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Paragonimiasis is a zoonotic disease caused by Paragonimus trematodes, affecting approximately 23 million people globally, mainly in Asia.
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A 13-year-old girl presented with a mediastinal mass, initially misdiagnosed as pneumonia, highlighting diagnostic challenges in paragonimiasis.
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Imaging revealed a mixed-density mass in the right anterior superior mediastinum, with significant enhancement post-contrast.
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Histopathological examination confirmed parasitic cysts, leading to a diagnosis of paragonimiasis after the patient’s dietary history was reviewed.
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The patient responded well to praziquantel treatment, demonstrating the importance of individualized therapy based on clinical and imaging findings.
