- Fungal pneumonia, (aka fungal lung infection
- caused by
- Aspergillus,
- Candida,
- Cryptococcus, and
- Histoplasma.
- caused by
- Structures Involved
- Airways (Bronchi and Bronchioles)
- Blood Vessels
- Alveoli Pleura
- Mediastinum
- Lymph Nodes
- general imaging findings that may be associated with fungal pneumonia:
Imaging Finding | Description |
---|---|
Bronchopneumonia Pattern: | Patchy consolidation and inflammation centered around bronchi. |
Tree-in-Bud Appearance: | Centrilobular nodules along the bronchi and bronchioles. |
Nodules and Masses: | Presence of nodules or masses in the lung. |
Ground-Glass Opacities (GGOs): | Areas of partial airspace filling. |
Consolidation: | Areas of denser lung tissue due to inflammatory changes and fungal elements. |
Cavitary Lesions: | Formation of cavities within the lung parenchyma. |
Pleural Effusion: | Development of pleural effusion in some cases. |