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Aspergilloma

Aspergilloma

An aspergilloma is a fungus ball or mycetoma composed of Aspergillus hyphae along with cellular debris and mucus. It is a noninvasive type of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis. Aspergillus species colonize the preexisting cavity in the lung parenchyma and form a fungus cavity. This activity describes the presentation and management of aspergilloma and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in its management. Pulmonary aspergilloma is a mass caused by a fungal infection. It usually grows in lung cavities. The infection can also appear in the brain, kidney, or other organs.

Symptoms

Diagnosis

Treatment

Key-hole surgery or Robotic surgery to remove the aspergilloma cavity.