Chest wall fistula in a patient with pyothorax‐associated lymphoma. Issue 4 (25th February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Takahashi, Saeko; Omura, Kenshiro; Nakamura, Morio
• Is Part Of: Respirology case reports. Volume 9:Issue 4(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-02-25
• Subjects: Fistula -- irradiation -- pyothorax‐associated lymphoma; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.2005
• DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.723
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2051-3380

Abstract

Key message: Fistula formation is an uncommon but serious therapeutic complication of pyothorax‐associated lymphoma (PAL) because it decreases the quality of life in patients. Furthermore, a collapsed lung may predispose to pneumonia. In PAL, the lesions might invade the skin and optimal irradiation dose, region, and timing should be carefully determined. Abstract : Fistula formation is an uncommon but serious therapeutic complication of pyothorax‐associated lymphoma (PAL) because it decreases the quality of life in patients. Further, a collapsed lung may predispose to pneumonia. In PAL, the lesions might invade the skin and optimal irradiation dose, region, and timing should be carefully determined.