Obstructive Pneumonia Associated with Endobronchial Aspergilloma: Successful Treatment with Interventional Bronchoscopy and Antifungals

Intern Med. 2022 Sep 1;61(17):2643-2647. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.8202-21. Epub 2022 Feb 8.

Abstract

Endobronchial aspergilloma is a rare disease. A 64-year-old man with severe diabetes mellitus developed a cough and fever and was referred to our hospital. He was diagnosed with obstructive pneumonia associated with endobronchial aspergilloma, underwent interventional bronchoscopy, and was treated with antifungals. While the optimal treatment has not been established, interventional bronchoscopy along with systemic antifungals may improve the outcome in such cases.

Keywords: aspergillus; endobronchial aspergilloma; interventional bronchoscopy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumonia*
  • Pulmonary Aspergillosis* / complications
  • Pulmonary Aspergillosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Aspergillosis* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents