We report two cases of pulmonary sequestration infected with nontuberculous mycobacteria(NTM): Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium abscessus.Chest computed tomography showed pneumonic consolidation in the right lowe...We report two cases of pulmonary sequestration infected with nontuberculous mycobacteria(NTM): Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium abscessus.Chest computed tomography showed pneumonic consolidation in the right lower lobe,which received a systemic blood supply from the descending aorta in both patients.Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgeries were successfully performed and pathologica]examinations revealed multiple caseating granulomas.A review of the literature revealed only seven previous case reports of pulmonary sequestration infected with NTM,and no case with Mycobacterium abscessus has been reported.展开更多
To the Editor:Septic pulmonary embolism (SPE)is a rare type of nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism,in which, emboli-containing pathogens and purulent material admixed with fibrin thrombus embolize to the pulmonary artery...To the Editor:Septic pulmonary embolism (SPE)is a rare type of nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism,in which, emboli-containing pathogens and purulent material admixed with fibrin thrombus embolize to the pulmonary artery, causing pulmonary embolism with focal lung infection. Embolization from this complex results in stenosis and/or obstruction of small pulmonary vessels,which frequently causes pulmonary infection.SPE is usually associated with the use of infected central venous catheters and with endocarditis, septic thrombophlebitis (including Lemierre's syndrome),and oropharyngeal infection. The use of central venous access port devices (CVAPDs)has increased rapidly worldwide because of their convenience and safety for patients who need repeated blood sampling or long-term continuous intravenous therapy such as chemotherapy,transfusion of blood products,fluid hydration,or parenteral nutrition.展开更多
基金supported by Mid-career Researcher Program through NRF grant funded by the MEST(2011-0015546)
文摘We report two cases of pulmonary sequestration infected with nontuberculous mycobacteria(NTM): Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium abscessus.Chest computed tomography showed pneumonic consolidation in the right lower lobe,which received a systemic blood supply from the descending aorta in both patients.Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgeries were successfully performed and pathologica]examinations revealed multiple caseating granulomas.A review of the literature revealed only seven previous case reports of pulmonary sequestration infected with NTM,and no case with Mycobacterium abscessus has been reported.
文摘To the Editor:Septic pulmonary embolism (SPE)is a rare type of nonthrombotic pulmonary embolism,in which, emboli-containing pathogens and purulent material admixed with fibrin thrombus embolize to the pulmonary artery, causing pulmonary embolism with focal lung infection. Embolization from this complex results in stenosis and/or obstruction of small pulmonary vessels,which frequently causes pulmonary infection.SPE is usually associated with the use of infected central venous catheters and with endocarditis, septic thrombophlebitis (including Lemierre's syndrome),and oropharyngeal infection. The use of central venous access port devices (CVAPDs)has increased rapidly worldwide because of their convenience and safety for patients who need repeated blood sampling or long-term continuous intravenous therapy such as chemotherapy,transfusion of blood products,fluid hydration,or parenteral nutrition.
