Tumor of the epididymis: an uncommon presentation of disseminated coccidioidomycosis

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Coccidioidomycosis mimicking testicular cancer: A case report

“…Coccidioidomycosis is an infection caused by fungi of the genus Coccidioides, endemic to arid areas with high temperatures such as the United States and adjacent areas of northern Mexico. Although most infections are asymptomatic, 25%-40% present with 'San Joaquin Valley fever' (pneumonia), and 0.5% have disseminated disease (Jiménez-Castillo et al, 2020;Parish & Blair, 2008). Disseminated infection can affect virtually any organ, but common sites of involvement include the central nervous system, skin, bone and joints (Parish & Blair, 2008).…”