In:
Respirology, Wiley, Vol. 4, No. 3 ( 1999-09), p. 287-290
Abstract:
Invasive aspergillosis occurs very rarely in immunocompetent hosts. We describe a 21‐year‐old female with no obvious immunosuppression or underlying lung disease, who presented with minimal symptoms and bilateral hilar prominence on chest X‐ray. Invasive aspergillosis was diagnosed on an open lung biopsy. She deteriorated in the ensuing 2 weeks and died of a sudden massive haemoptysis. This initial radiological abnormality and the rapid clinical course of the disease in young immunocompetent patients have not been previously reported.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1323-7799
,
1440-1843
DOI:
10.1046/j.1440-1843.1999.00192.x
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
1999
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2010720-1