Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis Occluding the Descending Aorta and Left Pulmonary Artery

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) has been recognized as an infectious complication in immunocompromised patients. We present a case of IPA, which occluded the descending aorta and left pulmonary artery and led to death after antileukemic chemotherapy. Contrast-enhanced CT demonstrated thrombi in the great vessels as low attenuation areas. These thrombi became extensive despite intensive antibiotic and antifungal therapy. Microscopic...