Author/Editor     Sever, Matjaž; Verstovsek, Srdan; Erasmus, Jeremy; Mattiuzzi, Gloria N
Title     Mycotic pulmonary artery aneurysm due to Aspergillus infection in a patient with leukemia: case report and review of the literature
Type     članek
Source     Leuk Res
Vol. and No.     Letnik 34, št. 5
Publication year     2010
Volume     str. e133-6
Language     eng
Abstract     We present a case of a patient with hairy cell leukemia and pulmonary aspergillosis who developed a cycotic pulmonary artery aneurysm despite prolonged antifungal therapy. A review of the literature in regards to incidence, etiology, clinical manifestations and treatment options is included.
Descriptors     ABSCESS
ACYCLOVIR
AMPHOTERICIN B
ANEURYSM, INFECTED
ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS
ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS
ANTIVIRAL AGENTS
ASPERGILLUS
CEFTAZIDIME
CLINDAMYCIN
FLUCONAZOLE
LEUKEMIA, HAIRY CELL
MOUTH
OFLOXACIN
PNEUMONIA
PULMONARY ARTERY
VALINE
VANCOMYCIN