PMID: 11924153Apr 2, 2002Paper

Pseudo-tumoral aspergilloma

Revue de pneumologie clinique
N FajraouiJ Daghfous

Abstract

Aspergilloma is the most common form of pulmonary aspergillosis, generally developing pre-existing lung cavities. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is required in case of hemoptysis. We report the case of a 74-year-old man with pulmonary aspergilloma where fiberoptic bronchoscopy visualized mycetoma and cavitation. Visualization and biopsy of the fungus ball during fiberoptic bronchoscopy is rare.

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