Aspergillus Lung Disease in Patients with Sarcoidosis: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Tahuanty A. Pena • Ayman O. Soubani • Lobelia Samavati
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
Chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis (CCPA) has been associated with advanced lung diseases. Pulmonary sarcoidosis, a granulomatous inflammatory disorder, is associated with CCPA. We identified CCPA in 2% of cases in a large cohort of sarcoidosis patients. We found a lack of response to medical treatment and poor outcome in this subgroup.
Lung (2011) 189:167–172 DOI 10.1007/s00408-011-9280-9 Received: 27 July 2010 / Accepted: 20 January 2011 / Published online: 13 February 2011
