Bilateral Bronchial Stenosis Secondary to Invasive Fungal Tracheobronchitis Caused by Penicillium Chrysogenum in an Immunocompetent Patient. Clinical Case Presentation
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Introduction: Invasive fungal tracheobronchitis caused by Penicillium chrysogenum is a rare opportunistic mycosis in immunocompromised patients, with extremely limited reports in immunocompetent patients. It involves a diagnostic challenge due to its low suspicion, low prevalence, and nonspecific clinical findings.
Clinical case: A 61-year-old male, with no history of immunosuppressive diseases, with severe dyspnea secondary to bilateral bronchial stenosis, determined by chest CT scan and resolved using various bronchoscopic techniques. Microbiological and pathological studies indicated the diagnosis of invasive fungal tracheobronchitis.
Conclusion: Respiratory fungal infections are rare diseases associated with a high mortality rate. Molecular diagnosis allows for accurate and timely diagnosis, reducing morbidity and mortality rates.
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