Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis: a unique presentation in a pediatric patient.
Infection by the Aspergillus species of fungus can result in a variety of clinically and radiographically unique pulmonary diseases. The specific disease manifested is most dependent upon the immunocompetency of the infected individual. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is most commonly seen in patients with asthma and cystic fibrosis. Since its original description in 1952, much has been published describing the radiographic manifestations of this disease. In this article, we present the unusual case of a 13-year-old whose initial radiographic presentation was that of a dense lobar consolidation. Additionally, we highlight the contributory role of the radiologist in guiding the appropriate clinical work-up and treatment of this disease.
Huppmann
Michael V
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Department of Radiology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, NW, Washington, DC 20307, USA.
Monson
Matthew
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D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D055732:Pulmonary Aspergillosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*