Sudden Atelectasis and Respiratory Failure in a Neutropenic Patient: Atypical Presentation of Pseudomembranous Necrotizing Bronchial Aspergillosis
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
;
: 463-466, 2012.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-168857
ABSTRACT
Pseudomembranous necrotizing bronchial aspergillosis (PNBA) is a rare form of invasive aspergillosis with a very poor prognosis. The symptoms are non-specific, and the necrotizing plugs cause airway obstruction. Atelectasis and respiratory failure can be the initial manifestations. Recently, we treated an immunocompromised patient with PNBA, who presented with a sudden onset of atelectasis and acute respiratory failure. There were no preceding signs except for a mild cough and one febrile episode. Bronchoscopy revealed PNBA, and Aspergillus nidulans was cultured from the bronchial wash.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Respiratory Insufficiency
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Pulmonary Atelectasis
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Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
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Immunocompromised Host
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Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis
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Neutropenia
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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