Pulmonary aspergillosis in immunocompetent hosts without underlying lesions of the lung: radiologic and pathologic findings

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2002 Jun;178(6):1395-9. doi: 10.2214/ajr.178.6.1781395.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the radiologic and pathologic findings associated with pulmonary aspergillosis in immunocompetent hosts without underlying lesions of the lung.

Conclusion: In immunocompetent hosts without preexisting lesions of the lung, pulmonary aspergillosis may manifest on CT primarily as a single nodule or mass with or without an air crescent or as a localized consolidation.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aspergillosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aspergillosis / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography