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Immunology/Microbiology Glossary: Aspergilloma

* Aspergillomas, aka, fungus balls (or mycetomas), can form within pre-existing cavities within the lungs or sinuses. – For example, in a patient with a history of [tuberculosis](/term/immunology/tuberculosis-pathogenesis), fungal balls can form w

Aspergillomas, aka, fungal balls, form in cavities created by various pulmonary infections.