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A Rare Case of Giant Gangrenous Lung Abscess

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Gangrenous lung abscess (LA) is a limited form of lung gangrene. Although its frequency has decreased dramatically in recent years, it occupies an important place in clinical practice. Delaying its diagnosis or incorrect treatment leads to a risk to the patient's life. Timely diagnostics and treatment reduce morbidity and mortality rates. А 68-year-old woman who underwent a right upper bilobectomy for a gangrenous LA is presented. The case is considered in the context of the prolonged therapeutic course and the need for surgical treatment.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.79090

Authors: Georgi Yankov, Magdalena Alexieva, Zaharinka Makshutova, Radostina Cherneva

Institutions: Medical University of Sofia, University Hospital St. Ivan Rilski

Language: English

Topic: Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407606145