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Pulmonary Aspergilloma in Immunocompromised Patients: Expanding Treatment Horizons with Voriconazole and Anidulafungin

Author(s) Dr. Rollin Palermo Tabuena, Dr. Ma. Daisy Pedroso Tabuena, Dr. Christine Quemado Train-Bilbao, Dr. Lysa Lynn Uy Libanan, Dr. Adah Grace Mayordomo Catedral
Country Philippines
Abstract Pulmonary aspergilloma is the most common pulmonary involvement due to Aspergillus. It usually develops in a pre-existing cavity in the lung, most often due to tuberculosis. Hemoptysis occurs secondary to local invasion of the blood vessels lining the cavity. Recurrence of which, is an indication to do surgery, lobectomy in particular. Antifungals like amphotecin B given intravenously and itraconazole given orally, have been the traditional management. But with the emergence of newer antifungals, Echinocandins in particular, which functions to inhibit the β-(1,3) p-glucan synthase, an enzyme necessary for the synthesis of an essential component of the cell wall of fungi, one may need not undergo surgery.

The most common antifungal medication for Aspergillus is voriconazole, a second-generation triazole. This case demonstrates the efficient utilization of Voriconazole along with Anidulafungin, which is necessary for the fungal cell wall integrity. For immunocompromised patients with pulmonary aspergilloma, this dual therapy presents a viable substitute for surgical intervention and an efficient treatment approach.
Keywords Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Immunocompromised, Voriconazole, Anidulafungin, Fungus Ball, Dual Antifungal Therapy
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-09
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.68308

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