Allergic bionchopulmonary aspergillosis with tuberculosis like lesion: A case report

Abstract

Aspergillus is a member of molds, commonly known as filamentous fungi. It is predominantly found in the Northern hemisphere, especially in autumn and winter season. In this report we present a young male patient who referred to Tikrit Teaching Hospital with persistent cough, large amount viscid sputum, fever and shortness of breath for three months. Before his referring to the Hospital, he diagnosed in the Primary Health Care Centre as a case of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and anti-tuberculous drugs have been prescribed to him for more than one month without any improvement. After complete history taking, thorough physical examination in the hospital, chest X ray, CT scan and sputum examination were done which proved the diagnosis of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA).