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Detection of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Haematological Malignancy Patients by using Lateral-flow Technology
Published on: March 22, 2012
Ovarian cancer complicated by invasive pulmonary aspergillus
1Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Winston Salem, NC 27157, USA.
Background:
Invasive aspergillus is a rarely reported infection in patients with solid tumors.
Case:
A 59-year-old woman developed invasive pulmonary aspergillus after surgical debulking of an advanced ovarian adenocarcinoma and initiation of adjuvant combination chemotherapy.
Conclusion:
Invasive pulmonary aspergillus is rarely diagnosed in patients with solid tumors such as ovarian cancer. Risk factors for development of the disease can include neutropenia, immunosuppression and chronic steroid use. Successful treatment of the infection relies upon prompt diagnosis and utilization of effective antifungal medications for a prolonged period of time.
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