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Detection of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Haematological Malignancy Patients by using Lateral-flow Technology
Published on: March 22, 2012
Semi-invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in an immunosuppressed patient: a case report
Fernanda C Cabral1, Edson Marchiori, Gláucia Zanetti
1Department of Radiology of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Professor Rodolpho Paulo Rocco, 255, Cidade Universitária, CEP 21941-913, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. edmarchiori@gmail.com.
Background:
The authors present the high-resolution computed tomography findings of an immunosuppressed patient with semi-invasive pulmonary aspergillosis.
Case Presentation:
The main finding consisted of irregular, thick-walled cavity in the right upper lobe and a mass with soft-tissue attenuation within it and thickening of adjacent pleura. Additional findings were bronchial wall thickening associated with a 'tree-in-bud' pattern. Following the clinical, laboratorial and imaging criteria, the diagnosis of semi-invasive pulmonary aspergillosis was defined and antifungical treatment was introduced.
Conclusion:
The patient responded well to the treatment with improvement in his systemic symptoms and regression of the pulmonary lesions.
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