[Patient with COPD after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with cough and subfebrile temperature].

HISTORY AND ADMISSION FINDINGS

A 53-year-old male presents with progressive cough and subfebrile temperatures with a history of COPD and post one-year allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

EXAMINATIONS

No pathogenic agent was identified in virological and microbiological diagnostic testings of sputum. At bronchoscopy a half peanut was retrieved from the right main bronchus.

TREATMENT AND COURSE

After recovery of the peanut the patient's symptoms immediately improved.

CONCLUSIONS

Even in adults, with high risk of infectious pneumonia a foreign body aspiration should be considered if pulmonary symptoms worsen.