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Human pulmonary granulomas caused by Chrysosporium parvum var. crescens (Emmonsia crescens)
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|September 1, 1983
Abstract:
Multiple lung nodules were found at autopsy of a 56-year-old man who died of unrelated cause. The nodules contained adiaspores which were identified as those of Chrysosporium parvum var. crescens.
Insights
Autopsy revealed multiple lung nodules containing adiaspores. These were identified as Chrysosporium parvum var. crescens, a fungus causing adiaspiromycosis.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Pulmonary Pathology
Background:
- Adiaspiromycosis is a granulomatous pulmonary disease caused by the inhalation of fungal spores.
- Chrysosporium parvum is a dimorphic fungus with two varieties, C. parvum var. parvum and C. parvum var. crescens.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the etiological agent in multiple lung nodules found during an autopsy.
- To document a case of adiaspiromycosis in a human.
Main Methods:
- Autopsy examination of lung tissue.
- Microscopic identification of fungal elements within lung nodules.
Main Results:
- Multiple pulmonary nodules were observed in the lungs.
- Adiaspores, characteristic of Chrysosporium parvum var. crescens, were identified within these nodules.
Conclusions:
- The lung nodules were caused by Chrysosporium parvum var. crescens.
- This case highlights the potential for adiaspiromycosis to manifest as multiple pulmonary nodules.