Case 112: Fungal Ball in a Cavity - CPA, CCPA, CFPA - Decoded

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A 32-years old treated for TB in the past had one episode of hemoptysis.

She has classic findings of PTLD (post-tuberculosis lung disease). There was no other cause of her hemoptysis.

Five years later, at age 37, she again had multiple episodes of hemoptysis. Her CT showed findings typical of a fungal ball/mycetoma.

What terminology is to be used? What do we call this?

1. CPA
2. CCPA
3. CFPA
4. CNPA

The video discusses the case and all the terminologies associated with a diagnosis of a fungal ball in a cavity

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