Computed tomography features of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia pneumonia in patients with neutropenic fever: report of two cases

Tsang Wai Kan Kassel; Lee Ka Lok Ryan; Allen Li

doi:10.4081/mrm.2013.488

Computed tomography features of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia pneumonia in patients with neutropenic fever: report of two cases

Authors

Tsang Wai Kan Kassel Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, NT
Lee Ka Lok Ryan Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sha Tin
Allen Li Department of Radiology, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4081/mrm.2013.488

Keywords:

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Stenotrophomonas, Xanthomonas, Pneumonia, Neutropenia, Neutropenic fever, Fever of unknown origin

Abstract

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (S. maltophilia) is a rare yet important global emerging nosocomial pathogen with multi-drug resistance. To the best of our knowledge, there is only one case report describing the computer tomography (CT) features of S. maltophilia pneumonia. In this article we will compare the features in the published case to those found in our patients. The importance of thoracic CT in febrile neutropenic patients will also be discussed.

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18-02-2013

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Vol. 8 (2013)

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Case Reports

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Kan Kassel TW, Lok Ryan LK, Li A. Computed tomography features of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia pneumonia in patients with neutropenic fever: report of two cases. Multidiscip Respir Med [Internet]. 2013 Feb. 18 [cited 2024 Jul. 4];8(9). Available from: https://mrmjournal.org/index.php/mrm/article/view/488

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