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Pleural mucormycosis (zygomycosis).

W R Green, D Bouchette

    Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
    |May 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    A rare fungal wound infection occurred in the pleural space, leading to mucormycosis. This zygomycete infection involved the pleura and adjacent lung tissue following biliary drainage catheter placement.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pulmonology

    Background:

    • Biliary drainage catheters are medical devices used to treat bile duct obstructions.
    • Pleural space infections are serious conditions that can affect lung function.

    Observation:

    • A patient developed a unilateral pleural infection after a biliary drainage catheter traversed the right pleural space.
    • The infection was caused by an unidentified zygomycete, a type of fungus.

    Findings:

    • The fungal infection, identified as pleural mucormycosis, was localized to the pleura and subjacent lung.
    • This case is interpreted as a fungal wound infection extending into a major body cavity.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the potential for rare fungal infections associated with invasive medical procedures.
    • Underscores the importance of considering zygomycete infections in unexplained pleural effusions or infections.
    • Suggests the need for vigilance in monitoring patients with indwelling catheters for signs of fungal wound infections.

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