Cutaneous blastomycosis as a complication of transthoracic needle aspiration

Chest. 1987 Jun;91(6):917-8. doi: 10.1378/chest.91.6.917.

Abstract

A patient with an ill defined density in the left upper lobe underwent transthoracic needle aspiration. A diagnosis of Blastomyces dermatitidis was made from the aspiration. The patient later returned with a cutaneous ulcer at the site of needle aspiration. B dermatitidis was subsequently recovered from the skin lesion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects*
  • Blastomycosis / etiology*
  • Dermatomycoses / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / diagnosis
  • Male
  • Middle Aged