Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia after thoracic duct ligation and leakage.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia was induced through immunosuppression following thoracic duct ligation. The patient initially presented with an esophageal adenocarcinoma, which was totally resected. She is human immunodeficiency virus-negative and not undergoing immunosuppressive treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Pneumonia, Pneumocystis
- Thoracic Duct