Aspergilloma

Aspergilloma Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Aspergilloma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
Chest X Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Aspergilloma On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Aspergilloma All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Aspergilloma
CDC on Aspergilloma
Aspergilloma in the news
Blogs on Aspergilloma
Directions to Hospitals Treating Aspergilloma
Risk calculators and risk factors for Aspergilloma

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Treatment

Most cases of aspergilloma do not require treatment. Treatment of diseases which increase the risk of aspergilloma, such as tuberculosis, may help prevent their formation. In cases complicated by severe hemoptysis, surgery may be required to remove the aspergilloma and stop the bleeding. There has been interest in treatment with anti-fungal medications such as itraconazole, but as of 2005, none has been shown to eradicate aspergillomas.

References

• Soubani AO, Chandrasekar PH. The clinical spectrum of pulmonary aspergillosis. Chest. 2002 Jun;121(6):1988-99. Review. PMID 12065367

nl:Aspergilloom de:Aspergillom

Template:WS Template:Jb1