[Roentgenological and pathological findings in 22 cases of secondary fungus ball of pulmonary aspergillosis]

Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi. 1994 Apr;17(2):88-9, 126.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Twenty-two cases of secondary fungus ball of pulmonary aspergillosis defined by operation were reported. All cases were referred with incorrectly diagnosis to the authors and only 45.3% were correctly diagnosed before operation. The roentgenological and pathological findings were studied. The results show that not familiar with non-typical appearance is the most common cause for incorrect diagnosis.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aspergillosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aspergillosis / pathology*
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography