Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis

Characterised by :-
• Pre-existing Asthma
• Pulmonary Infiltrate
• Increased Eosinophils in blood
• Elevated serum IgE
• Central Bronchiectasis

Cause :-
•Hypersensitivity to Aspergillus Fumigatus

C/F :-
•Excessive mucus production (mucus plugs)
•Aspergillus doesn't invade the blood stream
•Development of Bronchiectasis

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 Radiologic features :-
•B/L Flecting opacities (mainly in Upper lobe)
•Central Ring Shadows
•Tram track bronchial walls
• Finger in glove sign
Finger in glove sign

Finger in glove sign

Imp note :-
• Aspergilus Niger - Fungal ortis externa
• Cavitary lesions - Absent in ABPA
• Cavitary lesions with fungal balls - Aspergilloma

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Fungal ball evident

Cavitary lesion with fungal ball
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