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CT findings in pleural aspergillosis
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|July 1, 1985
Summary
Delayed pleural abnormalities, including thickening and masses, were observed in two lung cancer patients post-surgery. These were confirmed by CT scans to be intrapleural aspergillomas, a fungal infection in the pleural space.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Pulmonary resections are common treatments for lung cancer.
- Pleural complications can arise after thoracic surgery.
- Fungal infections, such as aspergillosis, can occur in various body sites.