Chronic granulomatous disease is an immunodeficiency due to inability to produce free oxygen radicals because of an inactive NADPH oxidase enzyme. These patients have increased susceptibility to infections with catalase positive organisms (S. Aureus, Candida, Aspergillus). Along with the sequelae of repeated opportunistic infections, granulomatous deposits are seen throughout the body including the lung, spleen and liver.

This case identifies a relatively young male whose lungs have been subject to repeated infections and the sequelae of CGD (bronchiectasis, scarring, cystic changes and scattered granulomas). The patient was recovering from a pneumonia which was lower lobe predominant. The increased scarring and manifestations of the disease being concentrated in the upper lobes and the apices may be related to his repeated bouts of Aspergillus infection which is upper lobe predominant.