Aspergilloma

Case contributed by Saeed Soltany Hosn
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Dyspnea. History of old pulmonary (cavitary) tuberculosis.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
ct

Severe fibrotic change associated with volume loss and traction bronchiectasis in upper lobe of left lung. A soft tissue mass in dependent portion of apical cavity with air crescent sign is typical appearance of aspergilloma (mycetoma).

Case Discussion

CT scan demonstrating severe fibrotic change associated with volume loss and traction bronchiectasis in upper lobe of left lung. A soft tissue mass in dependent portion of apical cavity with air crescent sign is typical appearance of aspergilloma (mycetoma).

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