CASE REPORT : Aspergillus Septic Arthritis of the Hip in an Immunocompetent Middle-aged Female with Undiagnosed Recurrent Pulmonary Aspergillosis

We present a case of Aspergillus septic hip arthritis in an immunocompetent patient with undiagnosed recurrent pulmonary aspergillosis who underwent arthroscopic surgery. Biopsy specimens of synovium revealed fungal hyphae, confirming Aspergillus infection. Aspergillus septic hip arthritis can occur...

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Published inHip & pelvis Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 196 - 200
Main Authors Pil Whan Yoon, Joo Ho Song, Kang Sup Yoon, Jae Suk Chang, Hee Joong Kim, Kee Hyung Rhyu
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 대한고관절학회 30.09.2015
Subjects
Arthritis
Arthroscopy
Aspergillus
Hip
Infectious
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Summary:We present a case of Aspergillus septic hip arthritis in an immunocompetent patient with undiagnosed recurrent pulmonary aspergillosis who underwent arthroscopic surgery. Biopsy specimens of synovium revealed fungal hyphae, confirming Aspergillus infection. Aspergillus septic hip arthritis can occur inimmunocompetent patients, and arthroscopy can be a noninvasive surgical option in these cases.
Bibliography:The Korean Hip Society
ISSN:2287-3260