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Halos and Hemoptysis: A Case of Intrapulmonary Sequestration Masquerading as a Pulmonary Aspergilloma. [PDF]

Case Rep Pulmonol
Introduction Bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS) is a rare congenital malformation of the lung characterized by nonfunctional pulmonary tissue without communication to the tracheobronchial tree and with anomalous arterial supply. Intralobar sequestration (ILS), the more common form, typically presents in childhood or early adulthood.
Masood F, Murali A, Fishman C.
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Beyond the Norm: Atypical Manifestations of Aspergillosis. [PDF]

Respirol Case Rep
We describe a rare case of Aspergillus infection presenting as a chest mass, underscoring the diagnostic challenges of fungal diseases in immunocompromised patients and highlighting the importance of considering unusual manifestations in clinical practice.
Zahiri L, Fallahi MJ, Hosseinzadeh M, Alemzadeh N, Ghanbarinasab Z, Razmjooei F.   +5 more
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Aspergillus Serology Predicts Relapse in Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis: Implications for Personalised Follow-Up Strategies. [PDF]

Mycoses
ABSTRACT Introduction Relapses occur in up to 40% of patients after prolonged courses of antifungal treatment for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA). The factors predisposing to relapse remain poorly defined. Methods We conducted a retrospective study of adults treated for ≥ 6 months with oral azoles for CPA.
Choyce A, Colombo S, Cyriac C, Alasfour A, Ng WK, Amphlett L, Kosmidis C.   +6 more
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Cerebral aspergilloma [PDF]

Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1981
Summary This is the report on a fatal case of aspergilloma with intracranial mycotic aneurysm associated with Aspergillus flavus infection, confirmed by culture and serology. Drug therapy is discussed.
B M, Partridge, A T, Chin
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Intracavitary Instillation of Antifungal Medication. [PDF]

Respirol Case Rep
We present a non‐surgical treatment option managed through a CT‐guided approach to the treatment of aspergillomas infection. This option is of interest, especially for patients who cannot complete anti‐fungal treatment due to cost or other reasons. ABSTRACT In our case, the patient was treated with intracavitary instillation of amphotericin B under CT ...
Zhang K, Shi M.
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Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst Mimicking Both Tuberculous Cavity and Aspergilloma: A Diagnostic Challenge in an Endemic Region. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is a zoonotic disease endemic in many pastoral regions. Pulmonary involvement, although less common than hepatic, may present with nonspecific respiratory symptoms and mimic other pathologies such as tuberculosis, posing a diagnostic challenge.
Aldakak MA, Ahmad A, Ahmad R, Ibrahim B, Taifour Y.   +4 more
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Pulmonary aspergilloma coexisting with hamartoma in post pulmonary tuberculosis: A case report

Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2022
Introduction: Aspergillosis is a fungal disease caused by the Aspergillus fumigatus. Until now, the management of aspergilloma is still controversial, and there is no consensus among experts. Hamartoma is a benign tumor that can be found in the lung.
Kristin Purnama Dewi, Ivana Purnama Dewi, Iswanto, Yovita Citra Eka Dewi Djatioetomo, Lyndon Darwin, Ariani Permatasari   +5 more
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Aspergilloma

Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 2013
A 71 year-old man presented for pre-operative assessment prior to a radical neck dissection for squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue. He was an ex-smoker, with known pulmonary fibrosis and bronchiectasis of undetermined aetiology. He denied any respiratory symptoms with no shortness of breath, cough or wheeze.
Murphy, D, Murray, J, Gaine, S
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Medical treatment of brain aspergilloma followed by MRI: A case report

Radiology Case Reports, 2019
Conflicts of interest: The author declares no conflict of interest. Abstract: This is a brain aspergilloma case in an immunocompetent patient who suffered from a rare fungal infection transmitted from the mediastinum to the brain and eventually caused ...
Abdulwahab F. Alahmari, B.Sc.
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Fine‐needle aspiration cytology diagnosis of aspergilloma – A case report

Clinical Case Reports, 2022
Fine‐needle aspiration cytology, a simple and inexpensive technique can aid in early diagnosis of aspergilloma. Here, we present a case of 55‐years‐old female with a past history of pulmonary tuberculosis and a right‐lung cavitary lesion, diagnosed as ...
Dilasma Ghartimagar, Manish Kiran Shrestha, Arnab Ghosh, Dipesh Upreti   +3 more
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