[Hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by Mucor species in a cork worker]

Arch Bronconeumol. 2009 Aug;45(8):405-7. doi: 10.1016/j.arbres.2008.07.004. Epub 2009 Apr 18.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Suberosis is a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by exposure to cork proteins and molds such as Aspergillus fumigatus and Penicillium frequentans. We present the case of a man with suberosis caused by Mucor species, a mold that has been rarely reported to cause hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Furthermore, the patient had symptoms and lung function tests indicating bronchial obstruction-an atypical presentation of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. No imaging abnormalities were observed. A diagnosis was made on the basis of bronchoalveolar lavage and transbronchial biopsy findings. Mucor species was identified as the causative agent using a specific bronchial challenge test.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / diagnosis
  • Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / etiology*
  • Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / immunology
  • Antibodies, Fungal / blood
  • Antibody Specificity
  • Bronchial Provocation Tests
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / blood
  • Male
  • Mucor / immunology*
  • Mucor / isolation & purification
  • Occupational Diseases / diagnosis
  • Occupational Diseases / etiology*
  • Occupational Diseases / immunology
  • Plant Bark / microbiology*
  • Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity
  • Quercus / microbiology*
  • Respiratory Function Tests
  • Sputum / microbiology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Fungal
  • Immunoglobulin G