CT Findings of Tracheal Mucormycosis: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.1999.41.3.507
- Author:
Jong Kwan JOO
1
;
Hyun Seouk JUNG
;
Ki Jun KIM
;
Sung Yong LEE
;
Kyung Mi KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea. xradol@kornet.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Trachea, CT;
Lung, infection
- MeSH:
Bronchi;
Humans;
Mucormycosis*;
Necrosis;
Thrombosis
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1999;41(3):507-509
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pulmonary mucormycosis is a opportunistic mycosis, typically occurring in immunocompromised or diabetic patients. It is characterized as an infection of the pulmonary parenchyma and larger bronchi, and involves extensive vascular thrombosis and tissue necrosis. A variety of CT findings have been reported, but tracheal involvement is extremely rare. We report the case of a patient with tracheal mucormycosis placing particular emphasis on the CT findings.
