Hip & Pelvis  2015;27(3):196-200

doi:10.5371/hp.2015.27.3.196

Aspergillus Septic Arthritis of the Hip in an Immunocompetent Middle-aged Female with Undiagnosed Recurrent Pulmonary Aspergillosis.

Pil Whan YOON 1 ; Joo Ho SONG ; Kang Sup YOON ; Jae Suk CHANG ; Hee Joong KIM ; Kee Hyung RHYU

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Keywords

Hip; Aspergillus; Arthritis; Infectious; Arthroscopy

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

We present a case of Aspergillus septic hip arthritis in an immunocompetent patient with undiagnosed recurrent pulmonary aspergillosis who underwent arthroscopic surgery. Biopsy specimens of synovium revealed fungal hyphae, confirming Aspergillus infection. Aspergillus septic hip arthritis can occur in immunocompetent patients, and arthroscopy can be a noninvasive surgical option in these cases.