Pneumatocele complicated by fungal lung abscess in Job's syndrome. Successful lobectomy with the aid of videothoracoscopy

Luigi Santambrogio; Mario Nosotti; Gianni Pavoni; Mary Harte; Maria Cristina Pietogrande

Pneumatocele complicated by fungal lung abscess in Job's syndrome. Successful lobectomy with the aid of videothoracoscopy

Luigi Santambrogio, Mario Nosotti, Gianni Pavoni, Mary Harte, Maria Cristina Pietogrande

Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda- Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

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Abstract

Hyperimmunoglobulin E (Job's) syndrome, is a complex immune disorder characterized by complications involving pulmonary and cutaneous infections. An 11-year-old girl presented with a pneumatocele superinfected by aspergillosis and occupying almost the entire right lower lobe. Lobectomy was performed with the aid of videothoracoscopic instruments, and 9 months later the patient is doing well.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	177-179
Number of pages	3
Journal	Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal
Volume	31
Issue number	3
Publication status	Published - 1997

Keywords

Aspergillosis
Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome
Job's syndrome
Lung abscess
Pneumatocele
Thoracoscopy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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Pneumatocele complicated by fungal lung abscess in Job's syndrome. Successful lobectomy with the aid of videothoracoscopy

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