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Cavitary Lung Lesion in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: An Unusual Manifestation of Cytomegalovirus Pneumonia
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases ; : 387-390, 2015.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-72805
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a member of the human herpesvirus group, causes severe disease in immunocompromised patients. In particular, CMV pneumonia can be a life-threatening disease to patients taking immunosuppressive drugs. The radiographic manifestations of CMV are variable and may consist of reticular or reticulonodular patterns, ground-glass opacities, air-space consolidations, or mixed patterns. A cavitary lesion in pneumonia associated with CMV infection is extremely rare. Herein we report on a case of CMV pneumonia which presented with a cavitary lesion and was treated successfully in a systemic lupus erythematosus patient who was taking immunosuppressive drugs.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Pneumonia / Immunocompromised Host / Cytomegalovirus / Lung / Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Journal of Rheumatic Diseases Year: 2015 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Pneumonia / Immunocompromised Host / Cytomegalovirus / Lung / Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Journal of Rheumatic Diseases Year: 2015 Type: Article