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Pleural aspergillosis diagnosed by computerized tomography.

H T Winer-Muram, R L Scott, C E Eastridge

    Southern Medical Journal
    |September 1, 1987
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    Pleural aspergillosis can occur in patients with chronic pneumothorax and thickened pleura. Utilizing an alternate dependent position during chest CT may reveal mobile pleural debris, aiding diagnosis.

    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Chronic pneumothorax presents diagnostic challenges.
    • Pleural thickening can be associated with various conditions.
    • Fungal infections of the pleura are rare but serious.

    Observation:

    • A case report highlights a patient with chronic pneumothorax and nodular, thickened pleura.
    • The patient was diagnosed with pleural aspergillosis.

    Findings:

    • Pleural aspergillosis should be considered in patients with chronic pneumothorax and pleural thickening.
    • Mobile pleural debris may be a key finding on chest CT scans.

    Implications:

    • Radiologists should employ specific techniques, like the alternate dependent position, during chest CT.

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  • Early identification of pleural aspergillosis can lead to timely and appropriate treatment.
  • This finding may improve diagnostic accuracy for rare pleural infections.