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Coccidioides immitis in the gallbladder and biliary tree.

R M Sydorak1, C T Albanese, Y Chen

  • 1Departments of Surgery, Pathology, and Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of California San Francisco, CA, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|June 30, 2001
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Intraabdominal coccidioidomycosis is rare and typically responds to medication. However, biliary coccidioidomycosis often requires surgical intervention for effective treatment and drainage.

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Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Intraabdominal coccidioidomycosis is an uncommon fungal infection.
  • Medical therapy is generally effective for most intraabdominal cases.
  • Biliary tract involvement presents unique management challenges.

Observation:

  • A rare case of coccidioidomycosis affecting the gallbladder and biliary tree is presented.
  • This specific presentation highlights the limitations of solely medical management.
  • The case underscores the need for prompt diagnosis and intervention.

Findings:

  • Medical treatment alone was ineffective in resolving biliary coccidioidomycosis.
  • Biliary tract drainage proved essential for successful patient management.

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  • Surgical or interventional procedures are crucial for localized collections and biliary involvement.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands understanding of coccidioidomycosis presentations.
    • It emphasizes the importance of considering surgical drainage for biliary fungal infections.
    • Optimal management strategies for rare intraabdominal fungal infections require tailored approaches.