Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Abdominal/pelvic Coccidioidomycosis.

John P Micha1, Bram H Goldstein, Philip A Robinson

  • 1Gynecologic Oncology Associates, Hoag Cancer Center, 351 Hospital Road, Suite 507, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA.

Gynecologic Oncology
|December 14, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Coccidioidomycosis, a fungal infection, can mimic abdominal cancer symptoms like ascites. Early diagnosis and treatment lead to a good prognosis, even with rare presentations.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The potential impact of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists for the treatment of endometrial carcinoma.

Expert review of anticancer therapy·2026
Same author

The Impact of Exercise and Diet on Ovarian Cancer Mortality.

Anticancer research·2026
Same author

Primary Debulking Surgery <i>Versus</i> Interval Debulking Surgery in the Management of Advanced-Stage Ovarian Cancer.

Anticancer research·2026
Same author

The clinical utility of molecular residual disease testing in early-stage breast cancer.

Expert review of anticancer therapy·2026
Same author

Potential Sources of Stress in Students at a UK Veterinary School Prior to Abattoir Visits.

Journal of veterinary medical education·2025
Same author

Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy for Advanced or Recurrent Endometrial Carcinoma.

Anticancer research·2025

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Coccidioidomycosis is a common endemic fungal infection in the Southwestern US.
  • It can rarely present with symptoms mimicking peritoneal malignancy, including ascites and abdominal masses.

Observation:

  • A 51-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain, ascites, and elevated CA-125.
  • Pathology revealed Coccidioidomycosis after hysterectomy and oophorectomy.

Findings:

  • The patient achieved complete symptom resolution with prolonged fluconazole treatment.
  • Ascites and elevated CA-125 levels in Coccidioidomycosis are not previously documented.

Implications:

  • Abdominal Coccidioidomycosis is a rare but important differential diagnosis for ascites and elevated CA-125.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Optimal diagnosis and treatment of Coccidioidomycosis yield a favorable prognosis.