Opportunistic esophagitis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus

Radiat Med. 1984 Jan-Mar;2(1):24-6.

Abstract

The authors report on a 59-year-old man with opportunistic esophagitis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus. Although the patient had no underlying disease, esophagitis occurred after a short course of antibiotic therapy. A double contrast esophagogram showed multiple nodular or vertical plaque-like projections. Endoscopy provided pathological conformation of Aspergillus infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Aspergillosis / etiology*
  • Aspergillus fumigatus
  • Esophagitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophagitis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumonia / drug therapy
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents