Removal of endobronchial mucormycosis lesion through a rigid bronchoscope.
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چکیده
A 44 year old man with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus developed endobronchial mucormycosis, which totally obstructed the right lower lobe bronchus. The lesion was removed through a rigid bronchoscope. Two weeks later the bronchus was free of mucormycosis histologically and on culture.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Thorax
دوره 47 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992