Coccidioidomycosis of the knee with a 26-year follow-up evaluation. A case report

B. Lantz; W. G. Selakovich; D. N. Collins; K. L. Garvin

Coccidioidomycosis of the knee with a 26-year follow-up evaluation. A case report

B. Lantz, W. G. Selakovich, D. N. Collins, K. L. Garvin

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Abstract

A case of coccidioidomycosis of the knee caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis demonstrates the chronicity of this disease as well as the disability incurred. The patient was completely asymptomatic for 11 years after initial treatment but developed progressive joint destruction, disabling pain, and loss of function. The nature of fungal infections in bone and joint necessitates long-term follow-up evaluation, even with adequate surgical debridement and medical therapy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	183-187
Number of pages	5
Journal	Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
Issue number	234
State	Published - 1988
Externally published	Yes

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Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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