aspergilloma

[as″per-jil-o´mah]

the most common kind of fungus ball formed by colonization of Aspergillus in a bronchus or lung cavity.

as·per·gil·lo·ma

(as'per-ji-lō'mă),

A ball-like mass of Aspergillus hyphae colonizing an existing cavity in the lung.

[aspergillus + -oma, tumor]

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

A tumour-like mass of fungi, classically from the saprobic form of Aspergillus spp, which colonises a preexisting pulmonary cavity
DiffDx—Radiology Abcesses, ankylosing spondylitis, congenital lung cysts, cystic bronchiectasis, emphysematous bullae, cavitary histoplasmosis, neoplasia, radiation fibrosis, sarcoidosis, AIDS
Management Surgical excision of large lesions carries a 5–10% intraoperative mortality rate and a 25–35% complication rate, but, without surgery, potentially fatal haemoptysis occurs in 50–83%

as·per·gil·lo·ma

(as'pĕr-ji-lō'mă)

1. An infectious granuloma caused by Aspergillus.

2. A variety of bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; a ball-like mass of Aspergillus fumigatus colonizing an existing cavity in the lung.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

aspergilloma

A tumour-like mass that can form in the lungs in the course of the disease ASPERGILLOSIS. This can cause coughing of blood and may be mistaken for BRONCHIAL CARCINOMA. The condition is common in people with healed tuberculous cavities in the lungs. Surgery to remove that affected parts of the lung may be necessary.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

Aspergilloma

A ball or mass made of Aspergillus fungi that can form in the lungs of patients with suppressed immune systems.

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In addition, her underlying hematological disease combined with the incomplete sinus debridement, Intensive care unit admission, and surgical interventions triggered a complicated clinical course including intracerebral aspergilloma and Gram-negative Salmonella bacteremia.

Fatal case of cerebral aspergilloma complicated by ventriculitis and bacteremia due to Salmonella species in a sickle cell disease patient

Many factors have been associated with a higher risk of recurrence: malignant diseases [58], aspergilloma [59, 60], idiopathic bronchiectasis [57], and oozing or active bleeding on flexible bronchoscopy [1].

Approach to Hemoptysis in the Modern Era

Aspergilloma of the heart is a rare disease that carries a very poor prognosis.

Cardiac Aspergilloma: A Rare Case of a Cardiac Mass Involving the Native Tricuspid Valve, Right Atrium, and Right Ventricle in an Immunocompromised Patient

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Intraocular Lymphoma or Infection? Subretinal Aspirate Confirms the Diagnosis

Aspergilloma, on the other hand, is the localized form of infection resulting from colonization of a preexisting tuberculosis or lung abscess cavity usually by Aspergillus fumigatus [1].

Unusual Life-Threatening Pneumothorax Complicating a Ruptured Complex Aspergilloma in an Immunocompetent Patient in Cameroon

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Aspergillus Section Nigri-Associated Calcium Oxalate Crystals in an Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo)

Pulmonary aspergilloma (PA) is a saprophyte that infects preexisting pulmonary cavities producing a fungus ball or mycetoma [1].

Complex Pulmonary Aspergilloma: Surgical Challenges in a Third World Setting

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In cases of lung aspergilloma, aflatoxin has been found in human tissue specimens.

Mycotoxins: The hidden threat of mold to our bodies and brains

This is a first-in-class azole antifungal for the treatment of pulmonary aspergillosis, including fungal asthma, pulmonary aspergilloma, aspergillus infections in lung transplant recipients and patients with cystic fibrosis.

Pulmocide raises GBP25m in Series B financing round

Aspergillus oryzae: It is toxic species and mycotoxin produced causes damage pulmonary arties and veins causing diseases called aspergilloma.

Investigation of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Cirsium arvensis (L.) Scop From District Bhimber of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

The former include the sinus fungus ball (once called mycetoma or aspergilloma) and allergic fungal rhinosinusitis which typically affect immunocompetent subjects.

"Gauze Technique" in the Treatment of the Fungus Ball of the Maxillary Sinus: A Technique as Simple as It Is Effective