Isolated pulmonary aspergillar infection in cardiac transplant recipients: case report and review.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The optimal type and duration of antifungal therapy for localized aspergillosis in cardiac transplant recipients is unclear. We report the case of a patient who had persistent invasive pulmonary aspergillosis despite prolonged treatment with amphotericin B. A combined approach using antifungal therapy and surgery appears effective for localized pulmonary disease. Aspergillar infection in solid organ transplant recipients is reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Aspergillosis
- Heart Transplantation
- Immunocompromised Host
- Lung Diseases, Fungal
- Postoperative Complications