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Retroperitoneal aspergilloma.

Selim R Butros1, Millard L Tierce, Amy Marks

  • 1Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. sbutros@partners.org

Pediatric Radiology
|February 6, 2013
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A rare case of aspergilloma, a fungal infection, was found in an 8-year-old boy's retroperitoneum. This immunocompetent child's unusual presentation highlights the need for broader diagnostic considerations.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Aspergilloma typically affects immunocompromised individuals or occurs in pre-existing lung cavities.
  • Fungal infections in the retroperitoneum are exceptionally rare, especially in pediatric patients.

Observation:

  • An 8-year-old immunocompetent boy presented with abdominal pain, fever, and a palpable abdominal mass.
  • Imaging revealed a large retroperitoneal mass.
  • Histopathology demonstrated branching hyphae consistent with Aspergillus.

Findings:

  • Tissue cultures confirmed Aspergillus fumigatus, leading to a diagnosis of aspergilloma.
  • Immunological work-up excluded any underlying immunodeficiency.
  • The patient's presentation was unusual due to the mass's location and the patient's immunocompetent status.

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Implications:

  • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of aspergilloma.
  • It underscores the importance of considering fungal infections in unusual locations, even in immunocompetent hosts.
  • Highlights the need for thorough microbiological and pathological evaluation for unexplained masses.