A Case of Bronchoscopic Removal of Aspergilloma in Patients With Non‐Surgical Indications

• Published in: Respirology case reports Vol. 13; no. 8; pp. e70310 - n/a
• Main Authors: Tetsuka, Takatoshi, Nakamura, Yusuke, Goto, Yuto, Mikura, Sunao, Yazawa, Nana, Suzuki, Hiromichi, Shimizu, Yasuo, Niho, Seiji
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 01.08.2025; John Wiley & Sons, Inc
• Subjects: aspergilloma; Aspergillosis; Aspergillus fumigatus; Bronchoscopy; Clinical Image; Consent; Data collection; fungus ball; Infectious diseases; Thoracic surgery; tuberculosis cavitary lesions; aspergilloma; fungus ball; Aspergillus fumigatus; tuberculosis cavitary lesions; bronchoscopy

ABSTRACT A 76‐year‐old man was diagnosed with aspergilloma in the left upper lobe. Due to advanced age and recurring colon cancer, surgery was not an option. The aspergilloma was removed with biopsy forceps. Then, the lesion and sputum were decreased. Bronchoscopic removal can be considered, particu...