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Early pneumonectomy for pulmonary mucormycosis
Michael S Vercillo1, Michael J Liptay1, Christopher W Seder1
1Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|March 7, 2015
Summary
Pulmonary mucormycosis, a rare fungal infection, demands prompt diagnosis and treatment in immunocompromised patients. This case highlights aggressive surgical intervention, like pneumonectomy, for a young neutropenic male.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Mucormycosis is a severe fungal infection caused by rare pathogens.
- It predominantly affects immunocompromised individuals, posing significant health risks.
- Pulmonary mucormycosis necessitates a multi-faceted treatment approach.
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