Radiographical vignette: an apical lung density in an elderly man with hemoptysis.

Authors :: Soto Guerrero Y
Hernandez Castillo A
Jaume Anselmi F
Vélez Santiago A
Ramírez Rivera J
Source :: Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico [Bol Asoc Med P R] 2012 Apr-Jun; Vol. 104 (2), pp. 82-4.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: An Aspergilloma is a "ball" of fungal mycelia composed of Aspergillus species developing in a pre-existing lung cavity. This uncommon entity may cause hemoptysis and may be a diagnostic challenge. We present imaging and review the literature of a recent case managed in our institution.

Subjects :: Aged, 80 and over
Hemoptysis etiology
Humans
Male
Pulmonary Aspergillosis complications
Radiography
Pulmonary Aspergillosis diagnostic imaging

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