Bronchoscopic View of an Intracavitary Aspergilloma

Authors

  • Nirmal Kanti Sarkar Assistant Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine, National Institute of Diseases of the Chest and Hospital Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Abhishek Bali Consultant Pulmonologist, Neotia Getwell Multispecialty Hospitals, Siliguri, Darjeeling, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v43i2.80670

Keywords:

Aspergilloma, Bronchoscopic

Abstract

Aspergilloma, also known as mycetoma or fungal ball, is caused by pulmonary involvement of Aspergillus species in a pre-existing lung cavity as evidenced by air crescent sign in computed tomography scan of chest. Direct visualization of aspergilloma in cavity is a rare bronchoscopic finding.

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2025; 43: 186-187

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Published

2025-04-30

How to Cite

Sarkar, N. K., & Bali, A. (2025). Bronchoscopic View of an Intracavitary Aspergilloma. Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons, 43(2), 186–187. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v43i2.80670

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 2 (2025)

Section

Images in Medical Practice

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