Disseminated invasive aspergillosis in a young patient with chronic alcohol use and seemingly preserved immunocompetence: A case report

Authors

Kumail Khandwala, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Hiba Sawliha Syed, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Shayan Sirat Maheen Anwar,, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Sahar Suleman, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Khabab Abbasher Hussien Ahmed, University of Khartoum Khartoum Sudan

Document Type

Article

Department

Radiology; Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Abstract

Invasive aspergillosis, though typically seen in immunocompromised patients, can also affect immunocompetent individuals and mimic pulmonary malignancy. This case highlights the importance of considering fungal infections in the differential diagnosis of chronic respiratory symptoms, particularly in patients with risk factors such as heavy alcohol consumption, that may impair immune function.

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Publication (Name of Journal)

Clinical Case Reports

DOI

10.1002/ccr3.71943

Recommended Citation

Khandwala, K., Syed, H. S., Anwar,, S. S., Suleman, S., Ahmed, K. H. (2026). Disseminated invasive aspergillosis in a young patient with chronic alcohol use and seemingly preserved immunocompetence: A case report. Clinical Case Reports, 14(2).
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