Case report highlights bronchoscopic visualization of an aspergilloma in lung lesions, suggesting diagnostic potential.
Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis is a common condition seen in immunocompetent patients with lung structural damage. Sometimes, a fungal ball-like mass forms inside a lesion, leading to recurrent hemoptysis. Direct visualization of the aspergilloma inside the cavity is rarely possible; however, this case highlights this unusual presentation.
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