Disseminated invasive aspergillosis in a young patient with chronic alcohol use and seemingly preserved immunocompetence: A case report

Kumail Khandwala; Hiba Sawliha Syed; Shayan Sirat Maheen Anwar,; Sahar Suleman; Khabab Abbasher Hussien Ahmed

doi:10.1002/ccr3.71943

Disseminated invasive aspergillosis in a young patient with chronic alcohol use and seemingly preserved immunocompetence: A case report

Kumail Khandwala
, Hiba Sawliha Syed
, Shayan Sirat Maheen Anwar,
, Sahar Suleman
, Khabab Abbasher Hussien Ahmed

Department of Radiology, Medical College, Pakistan

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Abstract

Invasive aspergillosis, though typically seen in immunocompromised patients, can also affect immunocompetent individuals and mimic pulmonary malignancy. This case highlights the importance of considering fungal infections in the differential diagnosis of chronic respiratory symptoms, particularly in patients with risk factors such as heavy alcohol consumption, that may impair immune function.

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Journal	Clinical Case Reports
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71943
Publication status	Published - 24 Jan 2026

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