Fungal pulmonary abscess in an adult secondary to hyperimmunoglobulin E (Job's) syndrome.

Hall, R A; Salhany, K E; Lebel, E; Bavaria, J E; Kaiser, L R · Ann Thorac Surg · 1995

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Job's syndrome is characterized by recurring bacterial infections of the skin and sinopulmonary tract. Laboratory evaluation reveals consistent elevation of circulating immunoglobulin E levels. The syndrome has been reported as a rare cause of bacterial pulmonary abscess and pneumatocele formation in childhood; here we present a case of cavitating fungal abscess in an adult with Job's syndrome.

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