TROP-WS-1 L’aspergillome intracavitaire pulmonaire : a propos de 24 cas

Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis: A frequent and potentially severe disease

“…The aspergilloma is usually located in the upper lobes [7,8,14], as reported by Mimouni et al [27] in 79.1% of cases and in our study in 91.3% of cases. The characteristic "bell-like" image was observed in respectively 66% and 30.8% of cases compared to only 12.8% as reported by Zait et al [2].…”

“…This preferential topography is related to tuberculosis that usually affects the upper lobes [9,22]. The aspergilloma is often unique, sometimes multifocal and bilateral [9,27]. Bronchoscopy is required.…”