A case of Aspergillus empyema with pleuroperitoneal fistula associated with cutaneous lesions.

Authors
Herer, B Assier-Bonnet, H Zalcman, G Roig, C Hirsch, A
Citation
B. Herer et al., A case of Aspergillus empyema with pleuroperitoneal fistula associated with cutaneous lesions., REV MAL RES, 16(6), 1999, pp. 1157-1159
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
REVUE DES MALADIES RESPIRATOIRES
ISSN journal
07618425 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1157 - 1159
Database
ISI
SICI code
0761-8425(199912)16:6<1157:ACOAEW>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
This report describes the development of a pleuroperitoneal fistula complic ating pleural aspergillosis in a 63-year old nonimmunocompromised man treat ed with itraconazole. The patient presented a confluent granuloma of the ab domen while an abscess of the abdominal wall was disclosed. Skin involvemen t, usually described in disseminated aspergillosis, has not been reported i n pleuropulmonary aspergillosis.