Aspergillus nodules in chronic granulomatous disease attributable to Aspergillus ochraceus

Publication date: Available online 21 June 2017
Source:Medical Mycology Case Reports
Author(s): Samihah Moazam, David W Denning
Aspergillus ochraceus is a rare pulmonary pathogen. A 39 year old male with COPD and chronic granulomatous disease presented with severe breathlessness and recurrent infections. CT scan demonstrated multiple pulmonary nodules diagnosed as chronic pulmonary aspergillosis. The patient's sputum grew Aspergillus ochraceus thrice over 6 months, alongside positive Aspergillus IgG and serum galactomannan. Despite treatment with itraconazole, the patient continued to be symptomatic. We present the first case associating A. ochraceus with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis.



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