Chest and Thorax #1 – Solution

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Fungal infection (Rhizopus infection)

Fungal infections in immunocompromised patients may manifest as intrapulmonary nodules or consolidations with peripheral ground glass opacities. May lead to cavitation, pseudoaneurysm formation and bleeding.

Treatment in this case: Anti-fungal systemic therapy

Patient died 5 months thereafter from pulmonary artery aneurysmal bleeding.

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