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Detection of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Haematological Malignancy Patients by using Lateral-flow Technology
Published on: March 22, 2012
[Diagnostic approach to pulmonary complications in patients with hematologic malignancy]
Romain Messe1, Paola M Soccal1, Anne Bergeron1
1Service de pneumologie, Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, HUG, et Université de Genève, 1211 Genève 14.
Abstract:
Hematologic malignancies are heterogeneous group of neoplasia, with frequent pulmonary complications. These complications may be secondary to the patient's comorbidities, to the hemopathy itself or its treatments. Divided into infectious and non-infectious complications, the etiologies are numerous and varied. This makes the diagnostic approach complex for the clinicians. A structured decision-making process, based on the development of diagnostic hypotheses, is essential. Given the vulnerability of the patients, the diagnostic approach must be rapid, using all available diagnostic tools. Knowledge of the indications and limitations of these tests is therefore essential.
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