000 Fungal Pneumonia

  • Fungal pneumonia, (aka fungal lung infection
    • caused by
      • Aspergillus,
      • Candida,
      • Cryptococcus, and
      • Histoplasma.
  • 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.