[Acute myeloblastic leukemia (M5) and aspergilloma in a 75-year-old man]

Cir Cir. 2004 Jul-Aug;72(4):331-4.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We report here a case of pulmonary aspergilloma in a patient with acute myeloblastic leukemia. We present the clinical and radiological characteristics of this case. Aspergillus flavus was isolated. The antifungal treatment was unsuccessful. Pulmonary aspergillomas are associated with a high mortality in the immunocompromised host. It is important to know the diagnostic approach and the surgical and medical treatment of this disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aspergillosis / complications*
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis
  • Aspergillosis / therapy
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / complications*
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / diagnosis
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / therapy
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / complications*
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / therapy
  • Male