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  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases

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  • Aspergillus species are opportunistic fungi causing diverse infections in immunocompromised individuals.
  • Pulmonary aspergillosis presents various clinical syndromes, including invasive forms characterized by fungal hyphae invasion.
  • Pediatric hematological conditions increase susceptibility to invasive fungal infections.

Observation:

  • A 5-year-old female with Fanconi anemia presented with febrile neutropenia and pneumonia unresponsive to antibiotics.
  • Bronchoscopy revealed a white exophytic lesion, and pathology confirmed invasive Aspergillus species.
  • Computed tomography showed bibasilar pulmonary opacities.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with invasive pulmonary aspergillosis manifesting as pseudomembranous tracheobronchitis.
  • Treatment with voriconazole was initiated after Aspergillus flavi complex was identified.
  • The case highlights the importance of considering fungal etiologies in febrile neutropenic children with respiratory symptoms.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the critical need for early recognition and prompt antifungal therapy in pediatric invasive pulmonary aspergillosis.
  • It emphasizes the role of bronchoscopy and histopathology in diagnosing invasive fungal infections in high-risk pediatric patients.
  • The findings contribute to understanding Aspergillus infections in immunocompromised children, informing clinical management strategies.