Successful Management of Pulmonary Mucormycosis Presenting as Round Pneumonia by Lung Resection in a Kidney Transplant Recipient.
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl
; 34(Suppl 1): S226-S229, 2023 Dec 01.
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ABSTRACT
Pulmonary mucormycosis is rare in kidney transplant recipients and has a high mortality rate. We report a case of pulmonary mucormycosis presenting as round pneumonia 1 year and 1 month after the transplant. The diagnosis was confirmed by a percutaneous lung biopsy. A complete resection of the lung mass, followed by intravenous liposomal amphotericin B therapy, saved the life of the patient. In conclusion, early and prompt diagnosis followed by complete resection of the lesion in pulmonary mucormycosis is lifesaving.
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Asunto principal:
Neumonectomía
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Anfotericina B
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Trasplante de Riñón
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Enfermedades Pulmonares Fúngicas
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Mucormicosis
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Antifúngicos
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India