Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis: Bronchoscopic Visualization of a Cavitary Aspergilloma
María José González Palacios, Francisco Talbot, Marissa Minutti Palacios, Jonathan Balcazar
Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases · 2026-04
Abstract
Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis is a common condition seen in immunocompetent patients with lung structural damage. Sometimes, a fungal ball-like mass forms inside a lesion, leading to recurrent hemoptysis. Direct visualization of the aspergilloma inside the cavity is rarely possible; however, this case highlights this unusual presentation.
MeSH terms
- Medicine
- Aspergilloma
- Radiology
- Visualization
- Tuberculosis
- Aspergillosis
- Lung