Lung cancer occurring with Mycobacterium xenopi and Aspergillus

Lung cancer occurring with Mycobacterium xenopi and Aspergillus

Two cases which associate Mycobacterium xenopi pulmonary infection, aspergilloma and preoperative unsuspected lung cancer are related. To our knowledge, the association of these three pathologies has never been previously reported. These two cases, suggest that infected chronic lung lesions, especia...

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Veröffentlicht in:European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2001, Vol.20 (1), p.211-213
Hauptverfasser: Souilamas, Redha, Danel, Claire, Chauffour, Xavier, Riquet, Marc
Format: Report
Sprache:eng
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Aspergilloma
Atypical mycobacteria
Scar cancer
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Zusammenfassung:Two cases which associate Mycobacterium xenopi pulmonary infection, aspergilloma and preoperative unsuspected lung cancer are related. To our knowledge, the association of these three pathologies has never been previously reported. These two cases, suggest that infected chronic lung lesions, especially in smokers, should be closely monitored and be surgically removed in order to prevent further complications.
ISSN:1010-7940
1873-734X
DOI:10.1016/S1010-7940(01)00720-5