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A case of aspergillosis of the central nervous system with multiple granulomas examined by computed tomography is reported. The findings are those of chronic mass lesions with and without calcium deposits. An associated cystic configuration probably is not specific for aspergillomas.
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Tully, R.J., Watts, C. Computed tomography and intracranial aspergillosis. Neuroradiology 17, 111–113 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00556027
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