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General Reports
       

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Analysis of chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis (CNPA) cases complicated with non-tuberculous
mycobacteriosis (NTM)
Fujiuchi S, Sakunami M, Yamamoto Y, et al
Kekkaku. 2008 Aug;83(8):573-5
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The pathology of pulmonary disorders due to Aspergillus spp.
Kradin RL, Mark EJ. 
Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2008 Apr;132(4):606-14
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Pulmonary aspergillosis.
Thompson GR 3rd, Patterson TF.
Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 2008 Apr;29(2):103-10.
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Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Bulpa P, Dive A, Sibille Y.
Eur Respir J. 2007 Oct;30(4):782-800.
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Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis complicating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Agarwal R, Srinivas R, Jindal SK.  
Mycoses. 2008 Jan;51(1):83-5
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Pulmonary aspergillosis in patients with severe hepatitis: it's clinical features and
treatments.
Tian Y, Tang XP, Li H.
Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi. 2007 Sep;15(9):697-8.
 Abstract
 
Endobronchial aspergillosis and actinomycosis associated with broncholithiasis.
Tsubochi H, Endo S, Suhara K, Sohara Y.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007 Mar 26
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Variable Number of Tandem Repeats of TNF Receptor Type 2 Promoter as Genetic
Biomarker of Susceptibility to Develop Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis.
Sainz J, Perez E, Hassan L, et al 
Hum Immunol. 2007 Jan;68(1):41-50.
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Risk Factors for Pulmonary Aspergillus terreus Infection in Patients With Positive Culture
for Filamentous Fungi.
Caston JJ, Linares MJ, Gallego C, et al
Chest. 2007 Jan;131(1):230-6.
Abstract
 
Acute pulmonary aspergillosis in immunocompetent subjects after exposure to bark
chippings.
Cavling Arendrup M, Ronan O'driscoll B, Petersen E, Denning DW.  
Scand J Infect Dis. 2006;38(10):945-9.
 Abstract
 
Pulmonary invasive aspergillosis and candidiasis in immunocompromised patients:
a comparative study of the high-resolution CT findings.
Althoff Souza C, Muller NL, et al
 J Thorac Imaging. 2006 Aug;21(3):184-9
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Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis: lessons from 126 patients attending a chest
clinic in north India.
Agarwal R, Gupta D, Aggarwal AN, et al
Chest. 2006 Aug;130(2):442-8.
 Abstract
 
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis with cerebral abscess in a patient with idiopathic
thrombocytopenic purpura.
Tsai HC, Lee SS, Wann SR, et al
J Chin Med Assoc. 2006 Jun;69(6):278-81.
Abstract
 
Predictors of postoperative complications after radical resection for pulmonary aspergillosis.
Endo S, Otani S, Tezuka Y, et al
Surg Today. 2006;36(6):499-503.
Abstract
 
Contemporaneous occurrence of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis,
allergic Aspergillus sinusitis, and aspergilloma.
Shah A, Panjabi C.
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2006 Jun;96(6):874-8.
Abstract
 
Acute invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in chronic lung disease--a review
Ader F, Nseir S, Guery B, Tillie-Leblond I.
Rev Mal Respir. 2006 Jun;23(3 Suppl):6S11-6S20.
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Clinical and radiologic predictors of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in cancer patients: should
the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer/Mycosis Study Group
(EORTC/MSG) criteria be revised?
Hachem R, Sumoza D, Hanna H, et al
Cancer. 2006 Feb 10;106(7):1581-1586
Abstract
 
Aspergillus pulmonary infections in transplant recipients.
White DA.
Clin Chest Med. 2005 Dec;26(4):661-74,
Abstract
 
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
Tillie-Leblond I, Tonnel AB. 
Allergy. 2005 Aug;60(8):1004-13.
Abstract

Isolation of Aspergillus spp. from the respiratory tract in critically ill patients:
risk factors, clinical presentation and outcome.
Garnacho-Montero J, Amaya-Villar R, Ortiz-Leyba C,, et al 
Crit Care. 2005 Jun;9(3):R191-9.
Abstract
 
  Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis: current classification and therapy.
Schiraldi GF, Gramegna G, De Rosa C, et al.
Curr Opin Investig Drugs 2003 Feb;4(2):186-91
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  Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis.
Skrgat Kristan S, Kern I, Music E. 
Respiration 2002;69(6):521-5
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Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
Moss RB.   
Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2002 Aug;23(1):87-104
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Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis.
Oren I, Goldstein N.
 Curr Opin Pulm Med 2002 May;8(3):195-200
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Diagnosis
       

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Multiple subcutaneous nodules leading to the diagnosis of pulmonary aspergillosis
in a renal transplant recipient.
Ozcan D, Güleç AT, Haberal M.
Clin Transplant. 2008 Jan-Feb;22(1):120-3.
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Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis: frequency and meaning of the "hypodense sign"
on unenhanced CT.
Horger M, Einsele H, Schumacher U, et al
Br J Radiol. 2005 Aug;78(932):697-703.
Abstract
 
Characterization and comparison of galactomannan enzyme immunoassay and quantitative
real-time PCR assay for detection of Aspergillus fumigatus in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid
from experimental invasive pulmonary aspergillosis.
Francesconi A, Kasai M, Petraitiene R,
J Clin Microbiol. 2006 Jul;44(7):2475-80.
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Galactomannan detection in computerized tomography-based broncho-alveolar lavage
fluid and serum in haematological patients at risk for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis.
Becker MJ, Lugtenburg EJ, Cornelissen JJ  
Br J Haematol 2003 May;121(3):448-57
Abstract

Diagnosis and treatment of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in malignant hematological
diseases-3 cases reported
Qiao JH, Sun WJ, Yu CL, et al 
Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 2003 Apr;11(2):202-4
 Abstract
 
  Importance of open lung biopsy in the diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in
patients with hematologic malignancies.
Kim K, Lee MH, Kim J, et al
 Am J Hematol 2002 Oct;71(2):75-9
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  Diagnosis and treatment of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in neutropenic patients.
Reichenberger F, Habicht JM, Gratwohl A, Tamm M.
 Eur Respir J 2002 Apr;19(4):743-55
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Diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis using polymerase chain reaction-based
detection of aspergillus in BAL.
 Raad I, Hanna H, Huaringa A, et al.
 Chest 2002 Apr;121(4):1171-6
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Non-aggressive diagnostic approach to invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in a hematology
unit. Retrospective analysis of a series of 16 cases
Grandiere-Perez L, Penn P, Gardembas M, Boasson M.
Rev Med Interne 2002 Mar;23(3):259-66
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Treatment
       
General Reports

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis successfully diagnosed, treated, and followed by
ultrathin bronchoscope.
Nakamura Y, Shirai M, Hayakawa H,et al
Mycoses. 2008 Jan;51(1):86-8.
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Successful multimodal therapy of invasive pulmonary and central nervous system
aspergillosis in a neutropenic surgical patient: case report and review of the literature.
Kaffarnik M, Utzolino S, Blaich A, Hopt UT.
Mycoses. 2008 Jan;51(1):74-8.
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Chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis successfully diagnosed, treated, and followed
by ultrathin bronchoscope.
Nakamura Y, Shirai M, Hayakawa H, et al
Mycoses. 2008 Jan;51(1):86-8.
 Abstract
 
Pulmonary aspergillosis: a clinical update.
Zmeili OS, Soubani AO.
QJM. 2007 Jun;100(6):317-34.
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FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis: role of early diagnosis and surgical treatment in patients
with acute leukemia.
Ali R, Ozkalemkas F, Ozcelik T, et al
Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob. 2006 Jul 27;5:17.
 Abstract

The Treatment of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Chiu A.
Front Biosci 2003 May 1;8:S243-S245
 Abstract

Diagnosis and treatment of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in malignant hematological
diseases-3 cases reported
Qiao JH, Sun WJ, Yu CL, et al 
Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi 2003 Apr;11(2):202-4
 Abstract\
 
Clinical aspects of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
Greenberger PA
.Front Biosci 2003 Jan 1;8:S119-27
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Diagnosis and treatment of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in neutropenic patients.
Reichenberger F, Habicht JM, Gratwohl A, Tamm M.
 Eur Respir J 2002 Apr;19(4):743-55
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Surgery

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
A Case of Successful Resection After Long-term Medical Treatment of Invasive
Pulmonary Aspergillosis Following Living Donor Liver Transplantation.
Takeda K, Morioka D, Matsuo K, et al 
Transplant Proc. 2007 Dec;39(10):3505-8
 Abstract
 
Surgical treatment for pulmonary aspergillosis with hyper immunoglobulin-E syndrome;
report of a case
Arai H, Rino Y, Fujii K, Yamada T, et al
Kyobu Geka. 2007 Nov;60(12):1122-5
Abstract
 
Thoracoscopic lingulectomy for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis.
Whitson BA, Maddaus MA, Andrade RS.
Am Surg. 2007 Mar;73(3):279-80.
 Abstract
 
Completion pneumonectomy for pulmonary aspergillosis with hyper immunoglobulin-E
syndrome
Arai H, Rino Y, Nishii T, Andou K, et al  
Kyobu Geka. 2006 Mar;59(3):221-4.
Abstract

Use of Lung Resection and Voriconazole for Successful Treatment of Invasive Pulmonary
Aspergillus ustus Infection.
Azzola A, Passweg JR, Habicht JM,et al
 J Clin Microbiol. 2004 Oct;42(10):4805-8.
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  Short- and Long-term Outcome after Lung Resection for Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Matt P, Bernet F, Habicht J, et al
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2003 Aug;51(4):221-5.
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  Surgical treatment of pulmonary aspergillosis
Chen F, Aoyama A, Itoi S, et al  
Kyobu Geka. 2003 Jul;56(7):519-24
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Drugs

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Comparative cost-effectiveness of voriconazole and amphotericin B in treatment of invasive
pulmonary aspergillosis.
Greene RE, Mauskopf J, Roberts CS, et al  
Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2007 Dec 15;64(24):2561-8.
Abstract
 
Case report: allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and allergic fungal sinusitis successfully
treated with voriconazole.
Erwin GE, Fitzgerald JE. 
J Asthma. 2007 Dec;44(10):891-5.
Abstract
 
A case of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis that itraconazole showed a definite effect
temporarily.
Isobe Z, Suga T, Hamaguchi S, Hara K, et al 
Arerugi. 2007 Nov;56(11):1390-6.
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Nebulized liposomal amphotericin B and combined systemic antifungal therapy for the treatment
of severe pulmonary aspergillosis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant for a fatal
mitochondrial disorder.
Castagnola E, Moresco L, Cappelli B, et al
J Chemother. 2007 Jun;19(3):339-42.
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Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis soon after therapy with infliximab, a tumor necrosis
factor-alpha-neutralizing antibody: a possible healthcare-associated case?
De Rosa FG, Shaz D, Campagna AC, et al.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2003 Jul;24(7):477-82.
Abstract
 
Anti-inflammatory effect of itraconazole in stable allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis:
A randomized controlled trial.
Wark PA, Hensley MJ, Saltos N,et al.
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2003 May;111(5):952-957
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Profound adrenal suppression secondary to treatment with low dose inhaled steroids
and itraconazole in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in cystic fibrosis.
Parmar JS, Howell T, Kelly J, Bilton D.
Thorax 2002 Aug;57(8):749-50
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Itraconazole treatment of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in patients with cystic
fibrosis.
Skov M, Hoiby N, Koch C.
Allergy 2002 Aug;57(8):723-8
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Role of antiretroviral therapy in long-term survival of patients with AIDS-related pulmonary
aspergillosis.
Moreno A, Perez-Elias M, Casado J, 
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2000 Sep;19(9):688-93
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Miscellaneous Treatments

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Invasive aspergillosis treated with adjunctive hyperbaric oxygenation: a retrospective
clinical series at a single institution.
Garcia-Covarrubias L, Barratt DM, Bartlett R, et al
South Med J 2002 Apr;95(4):450-6
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Case Reports
       

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis due to a mixed infection caused by Aspergillus flavus and
Aspergillus fumigatus.
Orzechowski Xavier M, Pasqualotto AC, et al
Rev Iberoam Micol. 2008 Sep 30;25(3):176-8.
 Abstract
 
Radiological and clinical findings of pulmonary aspergillosis following solid organ transplant.
Park YS, Seo JB, Lee YK, et al 
Clin Radiol. 2008 Jun;63(6):673-80.
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Lung Abscess due to Clostridium barati in a Patient with Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis.
Shu CC, Yao M, Hung CC, et al  
J Clin Microbiol. 2008 Jan 3
Abstract
 
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis with hematological malignancy caused by Aspergillus
terreus and in vitro susceptibility of A. terreus isolate to micafungin.
Tokimatsu I, Kushima H, Iwata A, et al
 Intern Med. 2007;46(11):775-9.
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Clinicopathological study of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis complicated by leukemia
Sugino K, Hasegawa C, Kimura K, et al
Kansenshogaku Zasshi. 2007 May;81(3):261-7
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A case of pulmonary aspergillosis presenting the pulmonary arterial supply suggested with
dynamic MRI]
Shimizu K, Takeda H, Tai H
Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi. 2006 Jan;44(1):22-6.
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Fatal invasive pulmonary aspergillosis presenting as profound hypoglycemia
in a patient with anorexia nervosa.
Shimoni Z, Goldenberg A, Niven M.
Eur J Intern Med. 2006 Jul;17(4):295-7.
 Abstract
 
Completion pneumonectomy for pulmonary aspergillosis with hyper immunoglobulin-E
syndrome
Arai H, Rino Y, Nishii T, Andou K, et al  
Kyobu Geka. 2006 Mar;59(3):221-4.
Abstract
 
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis and pulmonary cryptococcosis really coexist in
immunocompromised host.
Lin CM, Tsai YH, Huang CC, et al
J Infect. 2005  Nov 29;
Abstract

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis transformed into fatal mucous impaction by immune
reconstitution in an AIDS patient.
Sambatakou H, Denning DW. 
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2005 Sep 22;:1-6
Abstract
 
Chronic necrotising pulmonary aspergillosis: a rare complication in a case of silicosis.
Parakh UK, Sinha R, Bhatnagar AK, Singh P.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci. 2005 Jul-Sep;47(3):199-203.
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Successful treatment of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in an immunocompetent host.
Polat G, Urpek G, Yilmaz U, Buyuksirin M, et al
Respirology. 2005 Jun;10(3):393-395.
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A case of rapidly progressing pulmonary aspergillosis presenting various forms of shadow
Tsuchiyama T, Naitoh H, Kouzuma K, et al. 
Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi. 2003 Aug;41(8):573-7.
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