Aspergillus mediastinitis presenting as superior mediastinal syndrome in an immunocompetent child.

Journal: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Published:
Abstract

We report a case of mediastinal mass caused by a fungal infection in an immunocompetent child. The patient presented with superior mediastinal syndrome along with a swelling in the chest wall. Cytology and culture demonstrated Aspergillus flavus. The child was treated with voriconazole, which resulted in clinical response.

Authors
Sikha Agarwal, Anirban Das, Debasis Gochhait, Amita Trehan, Radhika Srinivasan, Meenu Singh
Relevant Conditions

Aspergillosis, Mediastinitis