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CaseReport Article

Aspergillus flavus mycetoma and epidural abscess successfully treated with itraconazole

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Pages 133-137 | Accepted 27 Sep 1995, Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Aspergillus spp. rarely cause mycetomata. We report a patient with diabetes and nephrotic syndrome with Aspergillus flavus mycetoma of the back, with the development of an epidural abscess, diskitis and vertebral osteomyelitis. The patient was successfully treated with decompressive laminectomy and a 14-month itraconazole regimen. Serial serum itraconazole levels and quantitative Aspergillus antigen levels were performed. This is the second reported and first extrapedal case of mycetoma caused by A. flavus.

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