Pulmonary resection for localized lesions of cryptococcosis (torulosis): a review of eight cases

Thorax. 1976 Apr;31(2):121-6. doi: 10.1136/thx.31.2.121.

Abstract

Torulosis is an uncommon, but potentially lethal disease. The aim of this report is to indicate that resection of isolated pulmonary lesions due to torulosis is a safe procedure. Resection has proved useful in the definitive diagnosis and treatment of eight cases seen in this thoracic surgical unit.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Amphotericin B / adverse effects
  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
  • Cryptococcosis / diagnosis
  • Cryptococcosis / drug therapy
  • Cryptococcosis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / drug therapy
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / surgery*
  • Male
  • Meningitis / prevention & control
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Amphotericin B