TB Research

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