Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research
Vol. 8 No. 7 (2024): Bioscientia Medicina: Journal of Biomedicine & Translational Research

Aspergilloma Mimicry of Lung Cancer: A Case Report

Bagus HS, Muhammad (Unknown)
Irvan Medison (Unknown)
Dewi Wahyu Fitrina (Unknown)
Dessy Mizarti (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
04 Apr 2024

Abstract

Background: Aspergilloma and lung cancer have similar risk factors, clinical features, and supporting features. Special supporting examinations are needed to rule out the differential diagnosis of aspergilloma. Case presentation: A 52-year-old male patient with coughing up blood and risk factors for smoking had a chest X-ray and computed tomography scan (CT scan) of the thorax and found a picture of a lung tumor. Bronchoscopy was carried out, and a bronchial lavage culture was carried out for the impression of Aspergillosis, given 1x150 mg of fluconazole for 6 months with improved clinical results and chest radiographs as well as negative sputum culture results. Conclusion: This patient showed the condition of aspergilloma mimicking lung cancer.

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Bioscientia Medicina : Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research
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bsm

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HM Publisher

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience

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This journal welcomes the submission of articles that offering a sensible transfer of basic research to applied clinical medicine. BioScientia Medicina covers the latest developments in various fields of biomedicine with special attention to : 1.Rhemumatology 2.Molecular aspect of Indonesia ...