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A Rare Case of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis With Endobronchial Aspergilloma Causing Total Lung Collapse

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We present a rare case of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) with endobronchial aspergilloma in a 70-year-old man who presented with acute total collapse of the left lung. Initial imaging raised concern for malignancy, but bronchoscopy revealed a fungal ball obstructing the left main bronchus. Serological markers confirmed ABPA. Treatment with bronchoscopy-guided clearance, oral corticosteroids, and voriconazole led to complete clinical and radiological recovery. This case highlights the importance of considering fungal aetiologies in atypical presentations of lung collapse.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.99810

Authors: Shakithya Thavakumar, Mohamed A Abdulla

Institutions: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7116741369