Treatment of localized pulmonary phycomycosis.
A patient cured of localized pulmonary phycomycosis occurring at the site of a previous lung abscess is described and the other survivors of this unusual entity are discussed. Whole-lung computerized tomographic (CT) scanning was useful in confirming the presence of a single localized lesion and led to the choice of surgical excision. A diagnostic and therapeutic approach including whole-lung CT scanning and preoperative and postoperative systemic amphotericin B therapy is suggested pending pathologic review of the tissues for possible fungal invasion beyond the resected area. The value of surgical excision when the disease appears localized is emphasized.
D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography
D000666:Amphotericin B