Generalized air cysts complicated by fatal bilateral pneumothoraces in a patient with AIDS-related Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a case of air cyst lesions in an AIDS patient suffering from Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. This case is unique because these lesions were generalized to both lungs and initially well tolerated. Pathologic examination revealed extensive tissue invasion by P carinii. The prognosis was complicated by bilateral pneumothoraces. Surgical right pleurodesis allowed lung re-expansion but did not prevent recurrence of fatal contralateral pneumothorax.
Medical subject headings
- AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
- Lung
- Pneumonia, Pneumocystis
- Pneumothorax