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Case
Summary
Diagnosis: Aspergillosis with Fungus Ball
Clinical hints:
Patients with fungus balls usually have pre-existing cavities.
Hemoptysis, sometimes massive, is the most dreaded
complication.
Radiological Pearls:
- mass or masses in the upper lungs
- often "air crescent" signs seen
- decubitus views helpful
- CT shows typical "fungus ball"
Films were kindly provided by Dr. W. J. Weiser.
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