Diagnosis of localized Pneumocystis carinii and Aspergillus growth in two HIV-infected patients by ultrasonically guided percutaneous lung biopsy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The diagnostic value of ultrasonic (US) examinations followed by US-guided needle biopsy in the differential diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary infiltrates is demonstrated examining two patients with AIDS-related pulmonary infiltrates. Ultraso-guided needle biopsy was performed after thoracic radiograph, computed tomography, and bronchoscopy could not confirm a diagnosis. Biopsy specimens obtained via US-guided needle biopsy revealed local Pneumocystis carinii (case 1) and chronic Aspergillus pneumonia (case 2).
Medical subject headings
- AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
- Aspergillosis
- Biopsy, Needle
- Lung
- Lung Diseases, Fungal
- Pneumonia, Pneumocystis
- Ultrasonography, Interventional