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Phaeoacremonium species detected in fine needle aspiration: a rare case report

Authors: Santosh Tummidi, Bitan Naik, Arundhathi Shankaralingappa, Pavithra Balakrishna, Arati Ankushrao Bhadada, Navya Kosaraju

Published in: Diagnostic Pathology | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Background

Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) with rapid on-site evaluation has a great potential for the diagnosis of fungal lesions and other opportunistic infections. Fungal infections have been in increasing trend in the past two decades due to immunosuppression, travel, and environmental exposure. Human disease caused by Phaeoacremonium species is rare and was first reported in 1974 as subcutaneous tissue infection in a renal transplant recipient.

Case presentation

We report a case of subcutaneous tissue swelling in a 67-year-old male, wherein FNAC was done with incidental detection of the fungus (Phaeoacremonium spp).

Conclusion

There are very few reported cases of subcutaneous infection in humans by Phaeoacremonium spp. Clinical suspicion and FNAC can play an important role in early detection of the fungus, prevent spread, and facilitating early treatment.

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Title: Phaeoacremonium species detected in fine needle aspiration: a rare case report
Authors: Santosh Tummidi
Bitan Naik
Arundhathi Shankaralingappa
Pavithra Balakrishna
Arati Ankushrao Bhadada
Navya Kosaraju
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Foreign Body Aspiration
Foreign Body Aspiration
Aspiration
Published in: Diagnostic Pathology / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1746-1596
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13000-020-01023-w

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Phaeoacremonium species detected in fine needle aspiration: a rare case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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