Pulmonary Aspergillus niger Fungus Ball Associated with Calcium Oxalate Crystal: A Case Report
Korean Journal of Pathology
;
: 165-167, 2001.
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em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
Pulmonary aspergillomas are considered to represent saprophytic growth of hyphae within the preexisting lung cavity. Causative Aspergillus species are mostly composed of A. fumigatus and A. flavus and, occasionally, A. niger. It is difficult to identify these species using histopathologic evaluation without a culture of sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage. We recently experienced a case of pulmonary Aspergillus niger infection associated with characteristic calcium oxalate crystal formation. A large cavity contained hyphae with a typical conidial head, conidiophore, and conidia. Characteristic birefrigent calcium oxalate crystals were demonstrated in the cavity wall.
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Assunto principal:
Aspergilose
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Aspergillus
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Aspergillus niger
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Esporos Fúngicos
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Escarro
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Oxalato de Cálcio
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Cálcio
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Lavagem Broncoalveolar
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Hifas
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Fungos
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
País/Região como assunto:
África
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Pathology
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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