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Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Association of Medical Microbiology
ISSN: 0255-0857
EISSN: 0255-0857
Vol. 27, No. 2, 2009, pp. 161-163
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Bioline Code: mb09048
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, Vol. 27, No. 2, 2009, pp. 161-163
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Pulmonary Botryomycosis in a Patient with Down Syndrome
Al-Rabee, F.A.; Hayajneh, W.A.; Shorman, M. & Al-Hubail, R.
Abstract
Pulmonary botryomycosis is a rare chronic, pyogranulomatous infection affecting the lung parenchyma. We describe here the clinical and histopathological findings of pulmonary botryomycosis reported for the first time in a Down syndrome female who required prolonged intensive care. This case has other different unique aspects. It is the first case to present with empyema, the second case involving the right lower lobe and the first case managed by decortication.
Keywords
Botryomycosis, decortication, Down syndrome, empyema
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