Mycetoma within an intralobar sequestration. Evidence supporting acquired origin for this pulmonary anomaly.
A rare example of an intralobar sequestration (ILS) containing a fungal mycetoma is reported. This finding indicates the presence of a communication between the ILS and the airways, thus supporting the theory that ILSs are acquired lesions, rather than congenital malformations.
Uppal
M S
MS
College of Medicine, State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse.
Kohman
L J
LJ
Katzenstein
A L
AL
D000328:Adult; D001998:Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008271:Mycetoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology