Diagnóstico increíble | Parásitos asesinos | Discovery Latinoamérica
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5 min, 1 sec
Ron Sveden experienced a severe health crisis that led to the discovery of a pea sprouting in his lung.
Summary
- Ron, a 76-year-old with emphysema, experienced intense coughing and breathing difficulties, prompting an emergency hospital visit.
- Initially suspected of pneumonia, further investigation via bronchoscopy raised concerns of lung cancer.
- Biopsy results were inconclusive, showing inflammation but no cancer cells, leading to more examinations.
- A surprising surgery outcome revealed a pea had sprouted in Ron's lung, which was successfully removed.
- The pea's presence in the lung was an anomaly, likely due to an accidental inhalation bypassing the epiglottis.
Chapter 1
Ron Sveden experiences a terrifying coughing fit and difficulty breathing, signaling a severe health issue.
- Ron Sveden, a retired teacher with emphysema, faces a sudden and intense coughing attack.
- Experiencing breathing difficulties, Ron recognizes the seriousness of his condition and calls for emergency services.
Chapter 2
Paramedics respond swiftly to Ron's call, and he is taken to the hospital with low blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
- Paramedics arrive quickly and take Ron to the hospital, noting his critically low vital signs.
- At the emergency unit, doctors diagnose him with pneumonia and start him on antibiotics.
Chapter 3
Bronchoscopy and biopsies lead doctors to suspect lung cancer, but results come back inconclusive, prompting further examination.
- Dr. Scott Slater orders chest radiographs and bronchoscopy, revealing a collapsed lung portion and an unusual mass.
- A biopsy is taken, with initial thoughts pointing to lung cancer, causing distress to Ron and his wife.
Chapter 4
A surprising turn of events occurs when a second bronchoscopy reveals that a sprouting pea is the cause of Ron's lung issues.
- Biopsy results show normal tissue and inflammation, but no cancer cells, leaving doctors puzzled.
- A third bronchoscopy under general anesthesia reveals a sprouting pea in Ron's lung, which is then removed.
Chapter 5
Ron's condition is explained by accidental inhalation of a pea, and his recovery is swift after the obstruction is cleared.
- Doctors hypothesize the pea was inhaled accidentally, bypassing the epiglottis and leading to an immune response.
- The immune system's attack on the pea caused a blockage and lung collapse, which was resolved once the pea was removed.
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