Pneumatoceles and pneumothorax after Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is common in patients with AIDS. The usual chest X-ray pattern is a diffuse interstitial pulmonary infiltrate. Nevertheless, unusual roentgenographic forms can appear. A patient with PCP that resulted in pneumatoceles and a further pneumothorax is described.
Sauleda
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Department of Pneumology, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain.
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Gea
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Aguar
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Sanz
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Broquetas
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D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000150:complications*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology*