Always Expect the Unexpected: Lung Abscess due to Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Mimicking Pulmonary Aspergilloma in Acute B-cell Leukemia

作者：Dieks J K; von Bueren A O; Schaefer I M; Menke J; Lex C; Krause U; Zenker D; Kuehnle I; Kramm C M^*

来源：Klinische Padiatrie, 2013, 225(6): 347-349.

DOI：10.1055/s-0033-1354390

• aspergilloma
• lung abscess
• atelectasis
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• acute leukemia
• sepsis

We report on a case of Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis and consecutive lung abscess in a 13-year-old patient with acute B-cell leukemia. At first, radiographic findings strongly suggested presence of pulmonary aspergilloma and only microbiological testing of the surgically enucleated mass revealed the correct underlying pathogen and confirmed final diagnosis.

• 出版日期2013-11