All that glitters is not gold: a case report of a diffuse peritoneal aspergillosis

Med Ultrason. 2021 Feb 18;23(1):111-113. doi: 10.11152/mu-2431. Epub 2020 Apr 8.

Abstract

Invasive aspergillosis is a rare disease, more frequently encountered in immunocompromised patients. We report a case of diffuse peritoneal aspergillosis. A 56-year old female with a history of recent renal transplantation was admitted with a suspicion of peritoneal carcinomatosis following a native computed tomography scan. Gray scale abdominal ultrasound showed multiple peritoneal masses. Upon performing contrast-enhanced ultrasound these masses demonstrated peripheral arterial enhancement and slow wash-out during the venous phase. The final histopathological examination confirmed a diagnosis of peritoneal aspergillosis. Gray scale ultrasonography in combination with contrast-enhanced ultrasonography is useful in the evaluation of intraabdominal masses. The procedures are of great value especially in patients with a high risk of contrastinduced nephropathy where contrast-enhanced CT or MRI are contraindicated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Contrast Media