Allergic bronchopulmonary disease caused by Bipolaris hawaiiensis presenting as a necrotizing pneumonia: case report and review of literature.
We report a case of allergic bronchopulmonary disease caused by Bipolaris hawaiisensis in an immunocompetent host, presenting with symptoms and radiographic findings suggestive of necrotizing pneumonia. Cultures of the plugs and bronchial washing yielded the pathogenic fungi. Laboratory tests revealed eosinophilia and elevation of serum IgE. This patient was successfully treated with steroids, amphotericin B lipid complex, and itraconazole. Review of 10 previously reported cases and their clinical manifestations and treatment are presented.
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Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University School of Medicine and University Medical Center, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. rolando@linknet.idt.net
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D000328:Adult; D001203:Ascomycota / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000150:complications*; D011859:Radiography; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D013183:Sputum / Q000382:microbiology