Mycotic pulmonary artery aneurysm due to Aspergillus infection in a patient with leukemia: Case report and review of the literature

Matjaz Sever; Srdan Verstovsek; Jeremy Erasmus; Gloria N. Mattiuzzi

doi:10.1016/j.leukres.2009.11.010

Mycotic pulmonary artery aneurysm due to Aspergillus infection in a patient with leukemia: Case report and review of the literature

Matjaz Sever
, Srdan Verstovsek
, Jeremy Erasmus
, Gloria N. Mattiuzzi

Leukemia

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We present a case of a patient with hairy cell leukemia and pulmonary aspergillosis who developed a cycotic pulmonary artery aneurysm despite prolonged antifungal therapy. A review of the literature in regards to incidence, etiology, clinical manifestations and treatment options is included.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e133-e136
Journal	Leukemia Research
Volume	34
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leukres.2009.11.010
State	Published - May 2010

Keywords

Aspergillus
Leukemia
Pulmonary aneurysm

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Hematology
Oncology
Cancer Research

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