Pulmonary sequestration associated with aspergillosis

Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2000 Apr;48(4):251-3. doi: 10.1007/BF03218134.

Abstract

Pulmonary sequestration involves an abnormal pulmonary tissue separated from the normal pulmonary parenchyma, not connected to the tracheobronchial tree and supplied by a systemic artery. A case of intralobar pulmonary sequestration is presented. Case; a 49-year-old male was admitted to our hospital complaining of fever, cough and sputum production. Sputum culture resulted in a large growth of Aspergillus niger. Angiography showed an abnormal blood supply from the abdominal aorta to the right lower lobe. Right lower lobectomy was performed. The postoperative courses are uneventful.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillosis / complications*
  • Aspergillus niger*
  • Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged