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Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis presenting with tracheopleural fistula in a pediatric patient with a history of rhabdomyosarcoma

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Invasive aspergillosis is a known complication in patients with hematologic malignancies. Tracheopleural fistulas are very rare and reported in immunocompromised adults. We present a case of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis with tracheopleural fistula in a pediatric patient with a history of rhabdomyosarcoma and macrophage activation syndrome. This case highlights the importance of recognizing life-threatening fungal infections and coordinating surgical subspecialities for patient care.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2023.102602

Authors: Munteha Khatun, Janet Julson, David W. Taylor, Blake O. Foxworthy, Elizabeth A. Beierle, Jamie M. Aye

Institutions: Children's of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $870