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  • Title: Mucormycosis pulmonary abscess, containment in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
    Author: Jaffer F, Beatty N, Ahmad K.
    Journal: BMJ Case Rep; 2017 Jan 18; 2017():. PubMed ID: 28100573.
    Abstract:
    A 56-year-old Hispanic male with solo risk factor of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus presented with recurrent haemoptysis. Initial concern was for malignancy with postobstructive pneumonia; however, invasive testing and biopsy confirmed infectious mass of fungal aetiology requiring surgical resection followed by a prolonged course of anti-fungal therapy. Discussion centred on approach to, progression of and course of action in the management of pulmonary abscess due to mucormycosis.
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