Localized invasive pulmonary aspergillosis treated by surgical excision.
Invasive aspergillosis developed in a patient without preexisting lung disease or immunosuppression, after she had received only a one-month course of corticosteroid therapy. Surgical excision, without antifungal therapy, resulted in eradication of the infection.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones