Pulmonary Tuberculosis with Concomitant Aspergillus Fungal Ball in a Diabetic Indian Male: A Rare Case Report
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Pulmonary tuberculosis is rampant in some countries. The disease an outcome of infection by Mycobacterium and more common immunocompromised individuals. Furthermore, mycetoma or a fungal ball can develop cavitary lesions tuberculosis. present case rare presentation pulmonary with concomitant Aspergillus diabetic Indian male. A clinical examination strong laboratory radiological workup helped establish the final diagnosis. patient was initiated on anti-tubercular chemotherapy advised lobectomy.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Cureus
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2168-8184']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.41443