Cavitating invasive pulmonary aspergillosis visualized and diagnosed by ultrathin bronchoscopy

Masahide Oki, Hideo Saka, Chieko Sako, Shigeru Tanaka, Yoshihiro Kawata, Chiyoe Kitagawa, Nobuyoshi Minemura

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Abstract

A definitive diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA), which usuaUy occurs in immunocompromised patients, is often difficult. We report two cases of cavitating IPA in a peripheral pulmonary region in patients who were receiving corticosteroids, in whom the cavity was successfully visualized and sampled during ultrathin bronchoscopy. Ultrathin bronchoscopy provides a new option for definitive diagnosis of cavitating IPA.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)475-479
Number of pages5
JournalChest
Volume129
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 02-2006
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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