ABPA image findings include central, asymmetric bronchiectasis, bronchial wall thickening, and mucoid impaction

• related: pulmonary aspergillosis, Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis ABPA
• tags: #permanent
• source: An Algorithmic Approach to Lung Disease, Fundamentals of High Resolution Lung CT

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• central is key
• finger in glove sign from mucous impaction

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• Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis ABPA

  • ABPA image findings include central, asymmetric bronchiectasis, bronchial wall thickening, and mucoid impaction

• eosinophilia and lung disorders

  • Patients with CF, asthma, and severe COPD should be considered for APBA (Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis ABPA), especially if they have characteristic chest imaging (ABPA image findings include central, asymmetric bronchiectasis, bronchial wall thickening, and mucoid impaction.