Clinical case study of lung cancer accompanied by pulmonary aspergillosis

We retrospectively studied clinical cases of lung cancer complicated by pulmonary aspergillosis. A total of 19 cases with average age of 69.5 years were encountered over the last 9 years. All had a history of smoking and 18 were men. In 2 cases, pulmonary aspergillosis and lung cancer were diagnosed...

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Published in:	Nihon Kokyūki Gakkai zasshi = the journal of the Japanese Respiratory Society Vol. 47; no. 6; p. 455
Main Authors:	Matsuura, Shun, Suganuma, Hideki, Inoue, Yusuke, Itou, Yasuhiro, Iwashim, Daisuke, Matsui, Kiyoshi, Saito, Yoshihisa, Koshimizu, Naoki, Kobayashi, Jun, Takashima, Yoshimitu, Sud, Takafumi, Chida, Kingo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Japanese
Published:	Japan 01-06-2009
Subjects:	Aged Female Humans Lung Neoplasms - complications Male Pulmonary Aspergillosis - complications Retrospective Studies
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Summary:	We retrospectively studied clinical cases of lung cancer complicated by pulmonary aspergillosis. A total of 19 cases with average age of 69.5 years were encountered over the last 9 years. All had a history of smoking and 18 were men. In 2 cases, pulmonary aspergillosis and lung cancer were diagnosed concurrently. Pulmonary aspergillosis was diagnosed first in 4 cases and lung cancer was diagnosed first in 13 cases, in 11 of which pulmonary aspergillosis developed after surgery for lung cancer. In the non-operated group 5 cases had complications at the same site and 3 had complications at a different site. In the operated group, 10 cases subsequently had ipsilateral pulmonary aspergillosis and 1 case had contralateral pulmonary aspergillosis. Thirteen cases received antifungal medication. Lung cancer therapy is a risk factor for pulmonary aspergillosis. Careful medication is recommended.
ISSN:	1343-3490