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==What causes Aspergilloma?== | ==What causes Aspergilloma?== | ||
Aspergillomas are formed when the fungus aspergillus grows in a clump in a lung cavity, or invades previously healthy tissue, causing an [[abscess]]. | |||
Aspergillus is a common [[fungus]]. It grows on dead leaves, stored grain, bird droppings, compost piles, and other decaying vegetation. Cavities in the lung may have been caused by: | |||
*[[Coccidioidomycosis]] | |||
*[[Cystic fibrosis]] | |||
*[[Histoplasmosis]] | |||
*[[Lung abscess]] | |||
*[[Lung cancer]] | |||
*[[Sarcoidosis]] | |||
*[[Tuberculosis]] | |||
==Who is at highest risk?== | ==Who is at highest risk?== |
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Overview
Pulmonary aspergilloma is a mass caused by a fungal infection that usually grows in lung cavities. It can also appear in the brain, kidney, or other organs.
What are the symptoms of Aspergilloma?
What causes Aspergilloma?
Aspergillomas are formed when the fungus aspergillus grows in a clump in a lung cavity, or invades previously healthy tissue, causing an abscess.
Aspergillus is a common fungus. It grows on dead leaves, stored grain, bird droppings, compost piles, and other decaying vegetation. Cavities in the lung may have been caused by:
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Aspergilloma?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Condition