Occupational Lung Disease Causing Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis: A Case Report
E. Ramya Shree, Deepan Kumar T, C. H. Naga Sekhar, Krishnaswamy Madhavan, J. S. Kumar
TL;DR
This case report describes a man who was misdiagnosed for a year before being correctly identified with a lung disease caused by a fungal infection.
Contribution
The paper highlights the diagnostic challenges of ABPA in regions with high tuberculosis prevalence through a real-world case.
Findings
ABPA was misdiagnosed as tuberculosis in an Indian patient for one year.
The patient recovered successfully after a correct diagnosis of ABPA.
The case underscores the need for improved diagnostic approaches in similar regions.
Abstract
Aspergillus fumigatus can induce allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), an immunological hypersensitivity reaction that frequently exacerbates the symptoms of cystic fibrosis and asthma patients. Due to persistent symptoms, a considerable percentage of patients with ABPA in India, a country where tuberculosis is widespread, are initially misdiagnosed as having pulmonary tuberculosis. We present a case of ABPA in a male industry worker, who was diagnosed after one year of having symptoms and has successfully recovered since.
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TopicsEthics and bioethics in healthcare · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Palliative and Oncologic Care