Rare Manifestation of Aspergillus in a Pediatric Patient with Cystic Fibrosis

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Introduction: Endobronchial aspergilloma is a rare clinical presentation of aspergillus infection involving a fungal growth within the large airways. It is distinct from pulmonary aspergillomas which can form within damaged parenchyma such as cavitary lesions. Endobronchial aspergilloma most commonly presents in patients with underlying malignancy or an immunocompromised state. We present the first reported case of endobronchial aspergilloma in an immunocompetent pediatric patient with known cystic fibrosis (CF). Case Report: Our patient is a 12 year old female with …

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