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Aspergilloma - gross pathology

Case contributed by: Dr Yale Rosen
From the case: Aspergilloma - gross pathology
Modality: Photo
  • <p>Aspergilloma.  Image courtesy of Yale Rosen, M.D.</span></p>

Aspergilloma.  Image courtesy of Yale Rosen, M.D.

Section through the lung demonstrating a fungus ball - aspergilloma- occupying and filling an oldtuberculous cavity. 

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Case Discussion:

It is good to see how different this si from invasive aspergillosis. Note how well defined the cavity is, filled by a large aspergilloma. 

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