FUNGAL ORIGIN OF IN SITU PULMONARY ARTERY THROMBOSIS: A CASE REPORT

When filling defects are found on CTA, they almost universally assumed to be emboli from a peripheral deep vein thrombosis. However, new studies have led the theory that localized inflammation, endothelial cell damage, and disruption of blood flow cause de novo formation clots within pulmonary artery or in situ Fungal origin embolism is rare. We report case 31-year-old man previously treated for tuberculosis. He was admitted with haemoptysis chest CT scan revealed an obstruction right upper artery. initially diagnosed as cruoric anticoagulant treatment given. But patient had massive hemoptysis few days later. Aspergillosis serology positive diagnosis aspergillosis complicated by retained. Antifungal started good improvement cessation haemoptysis.