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The Infection Returns: A Case of Pulmonary Sporotrichosis Relapse after Chemotherapy
Joint Authors
Youness, Houssein A.
Farooqui, Samid M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-02-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Pulmonary sporotrichosis is a rare disease caused by a dimorphic fungus, Sporothrix schenckii.
It is rarely found in association with malignancy.
We present a case of pulmonary sporotrichosis recurrence after chemotherapy.
Case Presentation.
A 44-year-old man, treated for pulmonary sporotrichosis in the past, presented with dysphagia and was found to have squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus.
After undergoing chemotherapy, extensive cavitary lesions were observed on thoracic computed tomography scan.
A bronchoalveolar lavage revealed the presence of Sporothrix schenckii sensu lato.
Despite treatment with itraconazole, he eventually required a left pneumonectomy for progressive destructive cavitary lesions involving the left lung.
Conclusion.
This case highlights the importance of considering past fungal infections, albeit cured, in patients initiating immunosuppressive therapy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Farooqui, Samid M.& Youness, Houssein A.. 2018. The Infection Returns: A Case of Pulmonary Sporotrichosis Relapse after Chemotherapy. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Farooqui, Samid M.& Youness, Houssein A.. The Infection Returns: A Case of Pulmonary Sporotrichosis Relapse after Chemotherapy. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Farooqui, Samid M.& Youness, Houssein A.. The Infection Returns: A Case of Pulmonary Sporotrichosis Relapse after Chemotherapy. Case Reports in Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144766
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144766