Radiotherapy for a pulmonary aspergilloma complicating p-ANCA positive small vessel vasculitis

J Infect. 2007 Apr;54(4):e215-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2006.12.007. Epub 2007 Feb 15.

Abstract

Life-threatening haemoptysis may complicate aspergillomas within pre-existing lung cavities. Treatment options have included lung resection, pulmonary or bronchial artery embolisation and antifungal therapy administered either systemically or by endobronchial or percutaneous instillation. We present a case of aspergilloma complicating small vessel vasculitis, and its successful treatment using radiotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic / analysis*
  • Aspergillosis / complications
  • Aspergillosis / radiotherapy*
  • Hemoptysis / complications
  • Hemoptysis / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / complications
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / radiotherapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vasculitis / complications*
  • Vasculitis / radiotherapy

Substances

  • Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic