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Statistical analysis was performed using the chi-square test to identify differences between an initially correct diagnosis and an incorrect one of paragonimiasis on chest CT scans, for which we evaluated such variables as the location of lesion, type of parenchymal lesions, and worm migration track. Results: Nodular opacities on chest CT scans were the most common findings (53\/94, 56.4%). The sign of worm migration tracks was only present in 18.1% of cases (17\/94). Although statistically insignificant, the form of consolidation (18\/25, 72%) and mass (6\/8, 75%) on CT was common in correct diagnostics, and the form of the worm migration track (12\/17, 70.6%) was high in correct diagnostics. 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