Pulmonary resection for localized lesions of cryptococcosis (torulosis): a review of eight cases.
Torulosis is an uncommon, but potentially lethal disease. The aim of this report is to indicate that resection of isolated pulmonary lesions due to torulosis is a safe procedure. Resection has proved useful in the definitive diagnosis and treatment of eight cases seen in this thoracic surgical unit.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D008875:Middle Aged
D000666:Amphotericin B