Successful ultrathin bronchoscopy with cryobiopsy for diagnosing and removing mucus plugs in allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis mimicking lung cancer

We present a case of successful ultrathin bronchoscopy with cryobiopsy for diagnosing and removing mucus plugs in a patient with allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis mimicking lung cancer. Key messageIn patients presenting with abnormal pulmonary nodules, especially those with a history of asthma, allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis should be considered. Eosinophil counts and IgE levels should be checked in such patients.

Source: Respirology Case Reports - April 24, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Yuki Takigawa, Hiromi Watanabe, Ken Sato, Mayu Goda, Tomoyoshi Inoue, Miho Fujiwara, Suzuka Matsuoka, Kenichiro Kudo, Akiko Sato, Keiichi Fujiwara, Takuo Shibayama Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research