Ovarian cancer complicated by invasive pulmonary aspergillus.

BACKGROUND

Invasive aspergillus is a rarely reported infection in patients with solid tumors.

CASE: A 59-year-old woman developed invasive pulmonary aspergillus after surgical debulking of an advanced ovarian adenocarcinoma and initiation of adjuvant combination chemotherapy.

CONCLUSION

Invasive pulmonary aspergillus is rarely diagnosed in patients with solid tumors such as ovarian cancer. Risk factors for development of the disease can include neutropenia, immunosuppression and chronic steroid use. Successful treatment of the infection relies upon prompt diagnosis and utilization of effective antifungal medications for a prolonged period of time.