2011, Number 2
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Gac Med Mex 2011; 147 (2)
Spontaneous pneumothorax due to pulmonary coccidioidomycosis
Vázquez-Lamadrid J, Iñiguez-Rodríguez MR, Criales-Vera SA
Language: Spanish
References: 6
Page: 169-171
PDF size: 123.11 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Coccidioidomycosis is a systemic infection caused by the soil fungus
Coccidioides immitis. It is endemic in northern Mexico and the southwest part of the United States. Radiologic manifestations are varied. Rupture of a coccidioidal pulmonary cavity with subsequent pneumothorax is a rare clinical event, even in endemic areas. We present a case with a brief review of this rare condition.
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