title: Bronchial Leech Infestation in a 15-Year-Old Female.
abstract: Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a common incidence in young children. Leeches are rarely reported as FBA at any age. This study describes a 15-year-old female who presented with hemoptysis, hematemesis, coughs, melena, and anemia seven months prior to admission. Chest X-ray showed a round hyperdensity in the right lower lobe. A chest computed tomography (CT) demonstrated an area of consolidation and surrounding ground glass opacities in the right lower lobe. Hematological investigations revealed anemia. Finally, bronchoscopy was performed and a 5 cm leech was found within the right B7-8bronchus and removed by forceps and a Dormia basket.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Pulmonology Division, Namazi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
authors.forename: Mohammad Ashkan
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Moslehi
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
authors.forename: Mohammad Hadi
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Imanieh
authors.affiliation: Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-8921-4854
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Adib