Aspergillus infection of the airways: computed tomography and pathologic findings

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2004 Jan-Feb;28(1):10-6. doi: 10.1097/00004728-200401000-00002.

Abstract

Aspergillosis is a serious pathologic condition caused by Aspergillus organisms and is frequently seen in immunocompromised patients. In recent years, it has been shown that Aspergillus infection can result in a broad range of airway complications. In this article, we illustrate and review the characteristic computed tomography and pathologic findings of the different manifestations of Aspergillus infection involving the airways.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aspergillosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aspergillosis / pathology
  • Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary / diagnostic imaging
  • Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary / pathology
  • Bronchopneumonia / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchopneumonia / microbiology
  • Bronchopneumonia / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Tracheal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Tracheal Diseases / microbiology
  • Tracheal Diseases / pathology