Aspergillus osteomyelitis after heart-lung transplantation.
Aspergillus osteomyelitis is a severe complication of invasive aspergillosis. Fewer than 15 cases have been observed after solid organ transplantation. We describe a case of Aspergillus osteomyelitis of the ilium after heart-lung transplantation with favorable outcome after medical treatment.
Taillandier
J
J
Departement of Gerontology, Hôpital Paul Brousse, Villejuif, France.
Alemanni
M
M
Cerrina
J
J
Le Roy Ladurie
F
F
Dartevelle
P
P
D000077:Acetabulum / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D016041:Heart-Lung Transplantation; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012008:Recurrence
D000935:Antifungal Agents