Muddying the water for a clear diagnosis

J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol. 2015 Apr;22(2):178-9. doi: 10.1097/LBR.0000000000000132.

Abstract

Pulmonary sporotrichosis, such as other chronic fungal and mycobacterial infections, can be difficult to diagnose. We present a novel twist on the old technique of bronchoalveolar lavage that leads to improved diagnostic yield.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bronchoalveolar Lavage / methods
  • Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / microbiology*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / diagnosis*
  • Male
  • Multiple Pulmonary Nodules / diagnosis*
  • Sporothrix / isolation & purification*
  • Sporotrichosis / diagnosis*