Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Coupled with Broncholithiasis in a Non-asthmatic Patient
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 365-368, 2007.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-111549
ABSTRACT
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), an asthmatic disease, is caused primarily by hypersensitivity to Aspergillus species. ABPA is rarely observed in the absence of asthma, which is, in fact, the principle criterion for its diagnosis. Here, we report the case of a 36-yr-old woman without a history of bronchial asthma, who manifested a localized pneumonic consolidation, coupled with broncholithiasis. Pathologic examinations of bronchoscopic biopsy specimens and resected surgical specimens revealed features typical of ABPA. This is a very rare case of ABPA coupled with broncholithiasis in a non-asthmatic individual.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary
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Asthma
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Bronchial Diseases
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Lithiasis
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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