Monster Lung Cavity in a Heart Transplant Recipient.

Heart Surg Forum

Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.

Published: March 2018

Invasive mucormycosis infections occur in less than 1% of recipients of orthotopic heart transplants. Given the angioinvasive nature of these infections, the mortality rate is high. Little literature exists regarding the presentation and management of these infections. We present a case of a patient who developed an infection after orthotopic heart transplant, describe the successful multidisciplinary management surrounding his care, and review the available literature regarding mucormycosis infections in heart transplant recipients.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1532/hsf.1922DOI Listing

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