Aspergillus lung disease in patients with sarcoidosis: a case series and review of the literature.
Lung
; 189(2): 167-72, 2011 Apr.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21327836
ABSTRACT
Chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis (CCPA) has been associated with advanced lung diseases. Pulmonary sarcoidosis, a granulomatous inflammatory disorder, is associated with CCPA. We identified CCPA in 2% of cases in a large cohort of sarcoidosis patients. We found a lack of response to medical treatment and poor outcome in this subgroup.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Sarcoidose Pulmonar
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Aspergilose Pulmonar
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Lung
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos