# Successful Treatment of Pulmonary Scedosporiosis With Voriconazole and Lobectomy in a Patient With Interstitial Pneumonia

**Authors:** Takahiro Masuda, Ayako Yoshiyama, Sayaka Fujimoto, Yuya Furukawa, Hiroko Jinno, Soichiro Yoshimura, Masatsugu Yamamoto, Kimihide Tada

PMC · DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.70181 · Respirology Case Reports · 2025-04-21

## TL;DR

A rare fungal lung infection was successfully treated with antifungal drugs and surgery in a patient with lung disease.

## Contribution

Demonstrates successful treatment of Scedosporium apiospermum infection using voriconazole and lobectomy.

## Key findings

- Prompt diagnosis and treatment led to successful patient outcomes.
- Combination of antifungal therapy and surgical intervention was effective.

## Abstract

This is a rare case of fungal infection, with Scedosporium apiospermum, which was correctly diagnosed and treated successfully with anti‐fungal therapy and surgical section. The prompt diagnosis and treatment strategy are both important for successful patient outcomes.

## Linked entities

- **Chemicals:** voriconazole (PubChem CID 71616)
- **Species:** Scedosporium apiospermum (taxon 563466)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Pulmonary Scedosporiosis (MESH:C000656924), fungal (MESH:D009181), Interstitial Pneumonia (MESH:D017563)
- **Chemicals:** Lobectomy (-), Voriconazole (MESH:D065819)
- **Species:** Scedosporium apiospermum (species) [taxon 563466], Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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