title: Subacute primary Candida lung abscess.
abstract: A case of primary subacute Candida lung abscess is described. The most reliable way to diagnose a rare pulmonary disease is to perform an open lung biopsy. A review of the literature suggests that the diagnosis of a primary subacute abscess due to Candida albicans in vivo is unique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland.
authors.forename: E I
authors.initials: EI
authors.lastname: Sihvo
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Vilkko
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Salminen
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Salo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008169:Lung Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male