A micrograph of an Aspergillus spore, a type of fungus that produces cancer-causing aflatoxin.
Can aspergillosis cause cancer?
Endobronchial aspergilloma is a rare disease entity with pulmonary involvement of aspergillus. Few cases of endobronchial aspergilloma associated with malignant lesions have been reported in the literature. We present 2 more cases of endobronchial aspergilloma with underlying lung cancer.
What diseases does Aspergillus cause?
The types of health problems caused by Aspergillus include allergic reactions, lung infections, and infections in other organs.