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ArticleRespirology case reports2026

Beyond the Norm: Atypical Manifestations of Aspergillosis.

Leila Zahiri, Mohammad Javad Fallahi, Massood Hosseinzadeh, Nazanin Alemzadeh, Zahra Ghanbarinasab, Fatemeh Razmjooei

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6 authors.

Leila ZahiriPulmonary Research Center Shiraz University of Medical Science Shiraz Iran.
Mohammad Javad FallahiThoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center Shiraz Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8562-5637
Massood HosseinzadehDepartment of Pathology Shiraz University of Medical Science Shiraz Iran.
Nazanin AlemzadehHematology Research Center, Department of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6061-9300
Zahra GhanbarinasabHematology Research Center, Department of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran.
Fatemeh RazmjooeiStudent Research Committee Jahrom University of Medical Science Jahrom Iran.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aspergillus fumigatus is a significant pathogen responsible for a wide spectrum of pulmonary diseases, ranging from allergic reactions to invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, particularly among immunocompromised individuals. We describe a 62-year-old female kidney transplant recipient who presented with chest pain, a right anterior chest wall mass, cough and anorexia of 2 months' duration. Laboratory evaluation revealed elevated inflammatory markers, prompting consideration of malignancy and infection. Bronchoalveolar lavage was positive for Aspergillus galactomannan antigen, and biopsy of the chest wall mass confirmed Aspergillus infection. This case represents an unusual manifestation of Aspergillus involving soft tissue. Accurate diagnosis requires histopathological confirmation and molecular testing. This report emphasizes the importance of including fungal infections, particularly Aspergillus species, in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue masses in immunocompromised patients.

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aspergillus infectionchest wall massimmunocompromised patient

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PMID41777483
PMCPMC12950503

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