Pneumatocele formation in a patient with Proteus mirabilis pneumonia
- 1 March 1985
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 61 (713) , 255-257
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.61.713.255
Abstract
Summary: A rare case of pulmonary pneumatoceles complicating the course of Proteus pneumonia in an adult is described. The pneumatoceles which appeared early in the course of the pneumonia resolved completely without complications. A brief review of the literature regarding formation of cavities in Proteus pneumonia is given.Keywords
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