Fungal pulmonary abscess in an adult secondary to hyperimmunoglobulin E (Job's) syndrome

Ann Thorac Surg. 1995 Mar;59(3):759-61. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)00730-6.

Abstract

Job's syndrome is characterized by recurring bacterial infections of the skin and sinopulmonary tract. Laboratory evaluation reveals consistent elevation of circulating immunoglobulin E levels. The syndrome has been reported as a rare cause of bacterial pulmonary abscess and pneumatocele formation in childhood; here we present a case of cavitating fungal abscess in an adult with Job's syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis
  • Aspergillosis / drug therapy
  • Aspergillosis / microbiology*
  • Aspergillosis / surgery
  • Aspergillus fumigatus*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Job Syndrome / complications*
  • Lung Abscess / diagnosis
  • Lung Abscess / drug therapy
  • Lung Abscess / microbiology*
  • Lung Abscess / surgery
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / drug therapy
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / microbiology*
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / surgery
  • Male