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  • Title: A case of endobronchial aspergilloma.
    Author: Kim JS, Rhee Y, Kang SM, Ko WK, Kim YS, Lee JG, Park JM, Kim SK, Kim SK, Lee WY, Chang J.
    Journal: Yonsei Med J; 2000 Jun; 41(3):422-5. PubMed ID: 10957902.
    Abstract:
    Pulmonary aspergillosis may be classified under three categories, depending upon whether the host is atopic or immunocompromised: invasive aspergillosis, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) or aspergilloma. However, it is not always possible to effectively categorize this disease. We experienced a case of endobronchial aspergilloma, which was difficult to categorize, in a healthy male patient. The chest X-ray and computed tomography showed an ill-defined nodule mimicking lung cancer. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy revealed an aspergilloma without cavity formation in the left lower laterobasal segmental bronchial orifice. The aspergilloma was removed and the patient's symptoms were relieved. We present this unusual case with a review of the literature.
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