An incidental finding in a 34-year-old male under investigation for haemoptysis

Abstract

A 34-yr-old male presented with a 1-week history of a productive cough associated with small volume haemoptysis.This was preceded by a 3-month history of a chronic nonproductive cough and 6 kg weight loss.He denied chest pain, fever or night sweats.He admitted to increasing fatigue, but denied arthalgia, myalgia or skin rash.His past medical history was noncontributory.The patient worked in the construction industry and smoked 20 cigarettes per day.He admitted to illicit drug usage, both cannabis and cocaine on a regular basis.