The aspergillus laryngotracheobronchitis. A case report and literature review.
- Author:
Bin HU
;
Guangxiang HE
;
Xiujuan HU
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aspergillosis;
diagnosis;
physiopathology;
Aspergillus;
Bronchitis;
diagnosis;
microbiology;
physiopathology;
Humans;
Male
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2012;26(20):953-955
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The patient presented with dry cough, lending, fever and progressive dyspnea for two weeks. The patient had a prior respiratory infection history and the symptoms were not obvious, Early X-ray showed lung infection. Under the fibrolaryngoscope, the lingual surfaces of the epiglottis, epiglottic vallecula, and bilateral vocal cords were covered by yellow pseudomembrane. The motion of vocal cords was normal with poor glottic closure, and no ulcer was noted. Endotracheal mucosa was swelling and congested with an uneven surface, and purulent discharge and pseudomembrane was formed. Pathological examination revealed Aspergillus. The disease was diagnosed as Aspergillus laryngotracheobronchitis.
