Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Association of Medical Microbiology
Abstract
Pulmonary botryomycosis is a rare chronic, pyogranulomatous infection
affecting the lung parenchyma. We describe here the clinical and
histopathological findings of pulmonary botryomycosis reported for the
first time in a Down syndrome female who required prolonged intensive
care. This case has other different unique aspects. It is the first
case to present with empyema, the second case involving the right lower
lobe and the first case managed by decortication