Subacute primary Candida lung abscess.
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.
Sihvo
E I
EI
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland.
Vilkko
P S
PS
Salminen
J T
JT
Salo
J A
JA
D000328:Adult; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008169:Lung Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male