Pulmonary Aspergillosis, an approach to clinical and radiological manifestations. Report of three cases

• DOI: 10.25176/rfmh.v24i2.6098
• Publication Date: 2024-06-14T18:57:34Z
• Authors: Onaldo José Barri...; Jhon Edward Valen...; Luisa Fernanda Si...; Andrés Alirio Res...; Mateo Aguirre Flórez; Ángela María Gira...
• Keywords: Aspergilloma; Pulmonary aspergillosis

Pulmonary aspergillosis, caused by the opportunistic fungus Aspergillus, primarily affects immunocompromised individuals. This report presents three cases: An 18-year-old female with acute leukemia developed respiratory distress and bilateral "tree-in-bud" patterns on CT. Despite voriconazole treatment, she succumbed to failure. A 58-year-old diabetes COPD had dyspnea hemoptysis. Imaging revealed a cavitated lesion, confirming aspergilloma. Surgery was considered due active 41-year-old history of tuberculosis presented fever symptoms. CT showed lesions bronchiectasis, chronic aspergillosis. She responded well voriconazole. These cases highlight variability in pulmonary aspergillosis underscore importance timely diagnosis treatment improve patient outcomes.