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Mandeep Garg1, Harsimran Bhatia1, Tany Chandra2
1Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA), a serious fungal lung infection, presents diverse symptoms and imaging findings, often delaying diagnosis. High-resolution CT scans are crucial for identifying CPA forms and guiding treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
Background:
- Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) is a severe fungal respiratory infection.
- It primarily affects individuals with underlying lung conditions and mild immunosuppression.
- CPA diagnosis is challenging due to varied clinical and imaging presentations, often leading to delays.
Conclusions:
- Understanding CPA's imaging features is vital for timely diagnosis and treatment initiation.
- Early diagnosis through imaging improves patient management and treatment outcomes.
- Radiology plays a critical role in follow-up assessments of CPA treatment response.
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