Chronic Aspergillosis of the Lungs: Unravelling the Terminology and Radiology.
Eur Radiol
; 25(10): 3100-7, 2015 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25791639
ABSTRACT
UNLABELLED The propensity for Aspergillus spp. to cause lung disease has long been recognised but the satisfactory classification of these disorders is challenging. The problems caused by invasive disease in severely neutropenic patients, saprophytic infection of pre-existing fibrotic cavities and allergic reactions to Aspergillus are well documented. In contrast, a more chronic form of Aspergillus-related lung disease that has the potential to cause significant morbidity and mortality is under-reported. The symptoms of this form of Aspergillus infection may be non-specific and the radiologist may be the first to suspect a diagnosis of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis. The current review considers the classification conundrums in diseases caused by Aspergillus spp. and discusses the typical clinical and radiological profile of patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis. KEY POINTS ⢠The classification of Aspergillus -related lung disease is mired in confusion. ⢠The chronic form of Aspergillus infection is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. ⢠Progressive consolidation and cavitation with intracavitary material is the radiological hallmark.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pulmonary Aspergillosis
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Terminology as Topic
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Eur Radiol
Journal subject:
RADIOLOGIA
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article