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 |