PubMed · 1976 · 13 citations · 0 references
MedicineInfectious DiseasesMicrobiologyMycologyPulmonologyFungal DiagnosticsFungal InfectionsFungal PathologyPleural DiseasePleural SurgeryAspergillosis TherapyFungal Lung DiseasePulmonary AspergillosisPulmonary Fungal InfectionsSurgical Exposure For RemovalThoracic Fungal Infection
The first case of pleural aspergillosis on either American continent since 1958 is reported. The recent literature is reviewed. The pleura is infected by aspergillus through bronchopleural or pleurocutaneous communication. Surgical removal of aspergillus infected pleura is the cornerstone of therapy.