Huge aspergilloma developed within a zone of scleroderma-related pulmonary fibrosis

In pulmonary aspergilloma, Aspergillus colonizes and proliferates as a saprophyte in deterged cavities deprived of local defense. Although pulmonary tuberculosis constitutes the one well-know predisposing factor, other causes can create favorable conditions. We describe a first published case of a h...

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Published in:	Revue de pneumologie clinique Vol. 68; no. 1; p. 31
Main Authors:	Rakotoson, J L, Vololontiana, H M D, Raherison, R E, Andrianasolo, R L, Rakotomizao, J R, Rakotoharivelo, H, Rajaoarifetra, J, Randria, M J D, Rapelanoro, R F, Andrianarisoa, A C F, Rajaona, H R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	French
Published:	France 01.02.2012
Subjects:	Aspergillus fumigatus Female Humans Lung - microbiology Lung - pathology Lung Diseases, Fungal - complications Lung Diseases, Fungal - diagnosis Lung Diseases, Fungal - pathology Middle Aged Pulmonary Aspergillosis - complications Pulmonary Aspergillosis - diagnostic imaging Pulmonary Aspergillosis - pathology Pulmonary Fibrosis - complications Pulmonary Fibrosis - pathology Radiography Scleroderma, Localized - complications Scleroderma, Localized - pathology
ISSN:	0761-8417, 1776-2561, 1776-2561
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