Endobronchial Pneumocystis carinii infection in a patient with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome Journal Article


Authors: Gagliardi, A. J.; Stover, D. E.; Zaman, M. K.
Article Title: Endobronchial Pneumocystis carinii infection in a patient with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Abstract: We report a case of endobronchial Pneumocystis carinii infection in a patient who most likely had the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Although many unusual manifestations of Pneumocystis pneumonia have been reported in patients with AIDS, this is the first case of P carinii presenting as an endobronchial mass.
Keywords: adult; case report; diagnosis; thorax radiography; acquired immune deficiency syndrome; protozoon; interstitial pneumonia; respiratory system; pneumocystis carinii; human; priority journal; parasite localization
Journal Title: Chest
Volume: 91
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0012-3692
Publisher: American College of Chest Physicians  
Date Published: 1987-03-01
Start Page: 463
End Page: 464
Language: English
DOI: 10.1378/chest.91.3.463
PUBMED: 3493122
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 5 February 2021 -- Source: Scopus
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