Lung Abscess Gone Rogue: Unmasking the Mucor Menace
Abstract
Pulmonary mucormycosis is a rare but aggressive fungal infection that often mimics other pulmonary pathologies, such as tuberculosis, leading to diagnostic delays. We report a case of pulmonary mucormycosis in a patient initially misdiagnosed with tuberculosis, highlighting the diagnostic challenges, therapeutic decision-making, and the critical role of timely surgical and antifungal management in improving outcomes.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
Fungal Infections and Studies
Infectious Diseases and Mycology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Association of Pulmonologist of Tamil Nadu
- Volume
- 9
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 33–35
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN