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Skeletal Radiology
Published in: Skeletal Radiology 8/2012

01-08-2012 | Case Report

Aspergillus osteomyelitis of the proximal humerus: a case report

Authors: Gregory L. Hall, Esperanza Villanueva-Siles, Ross M. Borzykowski, Konrad I. Gruson, Howard D. Dorfman, David S. Geller

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 8/2012

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Abstract

Aspergillus osteomyelitis is an extremely rare manifestation of invasive aspergillosis. Generally, patients in states of significant immune deficiency are very susceptible to invasive aspergillosis. We report a case of Aspergillus osteomyelitis of the proximal humerus in an immunocompetent patient that required aggressive oral antifungal therapy, surgical debridement, and placement of an antifungal-impregnated cement spacer. Subsequently, her shoulder was reconstructed using a reverse total shoulder prosthesis The clinical course, radiographic findings, histology, and management rationale are presented.
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Metadata
Title
Aspergillus osteomyelitis of the proximal humerus: a case report
Authors
Gregory L. Hall
Esperanza Villanueva-Siles
Ross M. Borzykowski
Konrad I. Gruson
Howard D. Dorfman
David S. Geller
Publication date
01-08-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 8/2012
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-012-1401-x

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