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Pneumococcal crepitant cellulitis caused by a bronchocutaneous fistula.

Authors :
Haubrich RH
Keroack MA
Source :
Chest [Chest] 1992 Feb; Vol. 101 (2), pp. 566-7.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

An elderly woman who had received radiation treatment for carcinoma of the lung presented with erythema, crepitus and pain over the scapular area. Streptococcus pneumoniae was isolated in pure culture from the subcutaneous tissues, and a bronchocutaneous fistula was demonstrated.

Subjects

Subjects :
Aged
Female
Humans
Lung Abscess complications
Bronchial Fistula complications
Cellulitis etiology
Fistula complications
Pneumococcal Infections etiology
Skin Diseases complications

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0012-3692
Volume :
101
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Chest
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1735294
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.101.2.566
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