# Aspergilloma Coexisting With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Rare Clinical Entity

## TL;DR

This paper presents a rare case of aspergilloma occurring alongside idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, highlighting its uncommon nature and reviewing related literature.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in documenting a rare coexistence of aspergilloma with IPF and analyzing possible etiologies.

## Key findings

- Aspergilloma coexisting with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a rare clinical occurrence.
- The case involves bilateral bronchiectasis complicated by aspergilloma in a patient with IPF.
- Literature review suggests limited reports on this specific combination of conditions.

## Abstract

Aspergilloma also known as fungal ball or mycetoma, is a saprophytic mycotic infection caused by Aspergillus species which usually colonizes pre-existing cavitary or cystic lesions in the lung. Here, we have a rare case of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) with bilateral bronchiectasis complicated by aspergilloma. Although the existence of aspergilloma is common in pre-existing lung cavities, its coexistence in patients with IPF is a rarity, and the incidence of such cases in the literature remains sparse. Here is an interesting case report of aspergilloma co-existing with IPF. This article comprehensively analyzes the existing literature depicting similar associations and the possible etiology for the development of aspergilloma in patients with IPF.