A Case of Thyroidal Coccidioidal Infection

Raza, Nadia; Heidari, Arash

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“…Some recommend high-dose daily uconazole (600-800 mg daily based on tolerance) for up to 36 months of treatment. Other studies support using isavuconazonium as the most effective and least toxic azole in refractory patients (4). Also, some patients required surgery for adjunctive or de nitive treatment.…”

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A Rare Case of Coccidioidomycosis of the Thyroid Gland

Solís-Pazmiño

Merchant

Padilla

et al. 2023

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Infection of the thyroid gland with Coccidioides is rare, with fewer than 50 cases reported since 1970. Disseminated infection complicates less than one percent of cases and occurs most often in immunocompromised patients. Since most patients are asymptomatic, they may experience a delay in diagnosis and treatment. aspiration thyroid biopsy proved helpful in establishing the diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis. The ideal management is unclear, but some studies suggest three years of oral azoles after disseminated coccidioidomycosis to other soft tissue organs. We report a case of disseminated coccidioidomycosis involving the thyroid gland, a sporadic infection. The overall mortality is high due to delayed diagnosis and treatment. The diagnosis is determined by the culture of a - aspirate or/and a biopsy followed by direct microscopy. However, the optimal treatment, duration, and medication dosage remain controversial.

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A Rare Case of Coccidioidomycosis of the Thyroid Gland

Solís-Pazmiño

Merchant

Padilla

et al. 2023

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“…Their literature review of just five cases revealed instances of tongue infection. In a related study, Raza et al discussed an unusual case of disseminated Coccidioidomycosis in a thyroid nodule (4). They pointed out the rarity of thyroid involvement, with fewer than 10 cases reported.…”

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Dissemination of Reactivated Coccidioidomycosis Inducing Diffuse Alveolar Damage: A Rare Autopsy Case Report

Onur,

Fidan-Ozbilgin

2023

Academic Forensic Pathology

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Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection prevalent in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. Given its rarity and often asymptomatic nature, disseminated coccidioidomycosis frequently omitted in preliminary differential diagnoses. Our case study presents the postmortem results of an individual who had a reactivated coccidioidomycosis, causing diffuse alveolar damage and resulting in his death. This case study underscores the importance of considering coccidioidomycosis in initial differential diagnoses, particularly in patients with prior exposure to the infection and associated risk factors.

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A Case of Thyroidal Coccidioidal Infection

Cited by 4 publications

References 10 publications

A Rare Case of Coccidioidomycosis of the Thyroid Gland

A Rare Case of Coccidioidomycosis of the Thyroid Gland

Dissemination of Reactivated Coccidioidomycosis Inducing Diffuse Alveolar Damage: A Rare Autopsy Case Report

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