Fungal granuloma of mediastinal lymph nodes in an immunocompetent host / 中华医学杂志(英文版)
Chinese Medical Journal
; (24): 2396-2399, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
This is a case report of mediastinal fungal granuloma in an immunocompetent host. The definite diagnosis was made by pathological biopsy via video-assisted thoracoscopy and silver methenamine staining showed aspergillus hyphae and spores in the epithelioid granuloma. In conclusion, opportunistic pathogenic fungi can cause granulomatous inflammation in mediastinal lymph nodes in an immunocompetent host, as it can do in an immunocompromised host. More attention should be paid on tissue biopsy and pathological examination to ensure a correct diagnosis for these kinds of cases.
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Asunto principal:
Virulencia
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Diagnóstico por Imagen
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Radiografía
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Huésped Inmunocomprometido
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Alergia e Inmunología
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Hongos
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Granuloma
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Ganglios Linfáticos
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Mediastino
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Microbiología
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
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Revista:
Chinese Medical Journal
Año:
2011
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Article