Chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis
Last revised by Jeremy Jones on 20 Sep 2021
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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Di Muzio B, Chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 20 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-56928
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56928
Article created:
29 Nov 2017,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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At the time the article was created Yuranga Weerakkody had no recorded disclosures.
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Last revised:
20 Sep 2021,
Jeremy Jones ◉
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Systems:
Synonyms:
- Chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis (CCPA)
Chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis (CCPA) is considered the most common form of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis. In untreated cases, this may progress to chronic fibrosing pulmonary aspergillosis.
References
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- 2. Denning DW, Cadranel J, Beigelman-Aubry C, Ader F, Chakrabarti A, Blot S, Ullmann AJ, Dimopoulos G, Lange C. Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis: rationale and clinical guidelines for diagnosis and management. The European respiratory journal. 47 (1): 45-68. doi:10.1183/13993003.00583-2015 - Pubmed
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