A RARE CASE OF PULMONARY ASPERGILLOMA

A RARE CASE OF PULMONARY ASPERGILLOMA

Pulmonary aspergilloma is unprecedented disorder affecting lung parenchyma in already existing cavity in healed pulmonary tuberculosis patients. Typically, it is resulting from Aspergillus fumigates leading to development of fungal ball. Common presenting complaints are Haemoptysis, Dyspnoea, Cough, Chest pain and Fever. We are reporting a case of Pulmonary aspergilloma a sequel of Pulmonary tuberculosis, has been recognized on basis of clinical findings, chest X-ray, CT thorax in which Fungal ball is seen in pre-existing cavity. It has been managed with antifungal drug Amphotericin B and Itraconazole. It must be differentiated from different clinical entity specifically Lung carcinoma on basis of relevant examination and research to treat successfully.

LS, Patil

UGARAGOL, PRASAD G

CHINAGI, DEEPAK

GIRADDI, TIMMANNA

International Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Research; Volume 2, Issue 4; October 2016; 69-71

2395-0471

2521-0394

Sumathi Publications

2016-10-19

Copyright (c) 2016 Patil LS, PRASAD G UGARAGOL, DEEPAK CHINAGI, TIMMANNA GIRADDI

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