Candida albicans abscess of lung
- PMID: 882956
- PMCID: PMC470625
- DOI: 10.1136/thx.32.3.373
Candida albicans abscess of lung
Abstract
Candida albicans lung abscess is a rare entity. We present a case in a patient who suffered from Hodgkin's disease and was receiving immunosuppressive therapy. The patient responded to treatment with 5-fluorocytosine.
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