Abstract
A spinal epidural abscess developed in a renal transplant recipient; results of a serum radioimmunoassay for Aspergillus antigen were positive. Laminectomy disclosed an abscess of the L4-5 interspace and L-5 vertebral body that contained hyphal forms and from which Aspergillus species was cultured. Serum Aspergillus antigen radioimmunoassay may be a valuable, specific early diagnostic test when systemic aspergillosis is a consideration in an immunosuppressed host.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3138-3139 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association |
Volume | 248 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 17 1982 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)