Non-surgical treatment options for pulmonary aspergilloma

Aspergilloma, also known as mycetoma or fungus ball, is the most common manifestation of pulmonary involvement by Aspergillus species. The fungal ball typically forms within preexisting cavities of the lungs. Diagnosis requires both radiographic evidence along with serologic or microbiologic evidence of Aspergillus species involvement. While clinical features such as hemoptysis, chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, and fever are helpful in diagnosis, they are non-specific symptoms. Surgery is currently the mainstay of treatment for aspergilloma but is associated with considerable mortality and morbidity.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - February 17, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Min Lang, Lu Dai, Nikunj Chauhan, Amanjit Gill Tags: Review article Source Type: research