Superior vena cava syndrome associated with Nocardia farcinica infection.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case is described of severe Nocardia farcinica infection which mimicked a pulmonary neoplasm with pneumonia, superior vena cava syndrome, pericarditis, and hypertrophic osteoarthropathy. Treatment with trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole and surgery resulted in complete recovery.
Medical subject headings
- Nocardia Infections
- Pneumonia, Bacterial
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome