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Aspergillosis of the lung with osteoclasis and paraplegia

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A case of aspergillus fumigatus involving the lungs, ribs and thoracic vertebrae is described. Extensive osteoclasia followed by paraplegia and the primary nature of the aspergillosis make the case exceptional.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, University of the Saarland, Homburg-Saar, Germany

    R. Dietz

  2. Department of Neuroradiology, Medical Faculty, University of the Saarland, Homburg-Saar, Germany

    G. Huber

  3. Department of Thorax Surgery, Medical Faculty, University of the Saarland, Homburg-Saar, Germany

    O. Thetter & I. Volkmer

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Dietz, R., Huber, G., Thetter, O. et al. Aspergillosis of the lung with osteoclasis and paraplegia. Neuroradiology 23, 219–221 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00342546

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