Pulmonary malakoplakia: A report of two cases

Abstract

Malakoplakia of lung is an unusual condition that has been reported to occur in association with immunocompromised state, particularly in those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. We present two cases of pulmonary malakoplakia in immunocompetent individuals. The diagnosis was made on histopathological examination of surgically resected specimen.

Keywords

• Immunocompetent host
• malakoplakia
• pulmonary