Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis presenting with tracheopleural fistula in a pediatric patient with a history of rhabdomyosarcoma

J Pediatr Surg Case Rep. 2023 May:92:102602. doi: 10.1016/j.epsc.2023.102602. Epub 2023 Mar 11.

Abstract

Invasive aspergillosis is a known complication in patients with hematologic malignancies. Tracheopleural fistulas are very rare and reported in immunocompromised adults. We present a case of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis with tracheopleural fistula in a pediatric patient with a history of rhabdomyosarcoma and macrophage activation syndrome. This case highlights the importance of recognizing life-threatening fungal infections and coordinating surgical subspecialities for patient care.

Keywords: Aspergillosis; Rhabdomyosarcoma; Tracheopleural fistula.