Air crescent sign

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain
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An ill-defined mass surrounded by ground glass opacity in an immunocompromised patient is suspicious for a fungal infection. 

8 days later, post treatment

ct

An air crescent sign has developed indicating recovery. 

 

  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Case Discussion

Air crescent sign of recovering angioinvasive aspergillosis

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