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Title
Locally extensive angio-invasive Scedosporium prolificans infection following resection for squamous cell lung carcinoma.
Publication Date
2013-04-19
Author(s)
Holmes, Natasha E
Trevillyan, Janine M
Kidd, Sarah E
Leong, Trishe Y-M
Type of document
Journal Article
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DOI
10.1016/j.mmcr.2013.04.001
Abstract
We report a case of Scedosporium prolificans infection in a patient following surgery for squamous cell lung carcinoma. Combination therapy with voriconazole and terbinafine was commenced for intrathoracic infection and mycotic vasculitis. In spite of antifungal treatment, he developed culture-positive sternal and rib osteomyelitis four months later. Scedosporiosis is not commonly reported in patients with solid organ malignancies, and this case highlights its aggressive nature and propensity for direct local invasion.
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Citation
Medical Mycology Case Reports 2013; 2(): 98-102
Jornal Title
Medical Mycology Case Reports

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