International Journal of Radiology and Imaging
Vol. 1 No. 01 (2022): International Journal of Radiology and Imaging

Aspergilloma: Clinical Manifestation After Tuberculosis Infection

Tika Wahyu Winarni (Radiology Resident, Medical Faculty, University of Brawijaya, RSUD Dr. Saiful Anwar)
Dini Rachma Erawati (Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, University of Brawijaya, RSUD Dr. Saiful Anwar)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2022

Abstract

Aspergilloma is a mass-like fungus ball consisting of Aspergillus fumigatus. Aspergilloma occurs in patients with pulmonary structural abnormalities in which the presence of a previous cavity is the predisposing factor that most often results in Aspergillus colonization, especially in tuberculosis endemic countries. 28 y.o and  33 y.o female , complained of hemoptysis, chest pain, weight loss, and a history of TB treatment. The chest X-ray and CT scan revealed a solid lesion with an “Air-crescent sign” indicating Aspergilloma lesion. Patients were given symptomatic, anti-fungal drugs, and supported  by embolization procedure to reduce hemoptysis. The patient's condition began to improve after treatment. Imaging findings in x-rays and CT scans that point to Aspergilloma will help doctors in further management to provide a better prognosis for the patient.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijri

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Computer Science & IT Dentistry Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience

Description

International Journal of Radiology and Imaging (IJRI) is the official journal of Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Brawijaya Malang, Indonesia. This journal is a six-monthly periodic journal (publishes two times per year in June and December), containing various articles or ...