Diagnosis of pulmonary aspergillosis-related broncholithiasis in a child undergoing bronchoscopy: A case report

We report a 9-year- and 6-month-old girl who complained of chronic cough and recurrent wheeze for 2 months. Diagnosis: Bronchialithiasis were found under bronchoscope. Pathologic examination revealed aspergillosis. Interventions: The stone and surrounding granulation tissue were removed using a bronchoscope and the patient was treated with antifungal therapy. Outcomes: The patient was in good general health without any clinical symptoms during the follow-up period. Lessons: Pulmonary Aspergillus infection can cause bronchiolithiasis. Stones were removed under bronchoscope, and anti-Aspergillus therapy was effective.
Source: Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research