Abstract

A 64-y-old female previously treated for lung fluke presented with shortness of breath and moderate left pleural effusion. Thoracentesis was performed and milky pleural effusion was obtained. Paragonimus ova and rhomboidal cholesterol crystals were found. Paragonimiasis was diagnosed, and the patient was treated with praziquantel 25 mg/kg/d.

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