Mycetoma within an intralobar sequestration. Evidence supporting acquired origin for this pulmonary anomaly.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A rare example of an intralobar sequestration (ILS) containing a fungal mycetoma is reported. This finding indicates the presence of a communication between the ILS and the airways, thus supporting the theory that ILSs are acquired lesions, rather than congenital malformations.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchopulmonary Sequestration
- Lung Diseases, Fungal
- Mycetoma