Broncholithiasis due to Histoplasma capsulatum subsequently infected by actinomycetes.
A case of broncholithiasis in which both Histoplasma and actinomycotic organisms were demonstrated is presented. The etiology of broncholithiasis is discussed, with particular emphasis on the relationship between the organisms identified.
Hirschfield
L S
LS
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park.
Graver
L M
LM
Isenberg
H D
HD
D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000150:complications*; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002137:Calculi / Q000209:etiology*; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006660:Histoplasmosis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013194:Staining and Labeling