مشخصات کلی Aspergillus march: from ABPA to aspergilloma to subacute invasive aspergillosis
نویسنده کتاب (Author):
Dogra, Vikas; Sinha, Ankit; Saxena, Rajat; Talwar, Deepak
انتشارات (Publisher):
BioMed Central Ltd. 2016-12-03
ویرایش و نوع فایل (Edition/Format):
Downloadable article : English
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عنوان ژورنال (Publication):
BioMed Central Ltd.
موضوع (Subject):
Asthma, Aspergillus, Aspergilloma
توضیحات خلاصه (Summary):
Abstract Background Aspergillus is a ubiquitous fungus responsible for allergic as well as saprophytic and invasive manifestations depending on host’s immune status. The following case report demonstrates progression of allergic manifestations of Aspergillus to its invasive form in an individual with decreasing immunity. This can lead to uncertainties in diagnosis and management. Case presentation A 28-year-old male, non smoker, known case of ABPA (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis) was admitted with complaints of cough for 1 month, associated with recurrent episodes of hemoptysis for last 5 days. CT Thorax revealed homogenous dense round opacity in right upper lobe which replaced previous fibrocalcific bronchiectatic lesion with cavity and aspergilloma, bulging across the major fissure with fibrotic strands extending to periphery in all directions. Post-pneumonectomy microscopic examination revealed Aspergillus hyphae invading blood vessels. Conclusion There is a need for close clinical and radiologic follow up of patients with Aspergillus and our patient demonstrated overlap of complete spectrum of Aspergillus disease with march from one end to the other end. Read more…
ژانر / فرم:Case report
موضوع:Internet resource
نوع منبع:Internet Resource, Article
تمام نویسندگان / همکاران: Dogra, Vikas; Sinha, Ankit; Saxena, Rajat; Talwar, Deepak
شناسه OCLC:979265072
Language Note:English
