Imaging Findings in Acute Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis: Clinical Significance of the Halo Sign

Abstract

Most patients presented with a halo sign and/or a macronodule in this large imaging study of IPA. Initiation of antifungal treatment on the basis of the identification of a halo sign by chest CT is associated with a significantly better response to treatment and improved survival.

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