Abstract
Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is the most common of the primary immunodeficiency in children. It is caused by single gene defect resulting in dysfunctional nicotinamide adenine dineucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase complex causing recurrent bacterial and fungal infections. Here we present the case of a 9 year old boy who was a known case of CGD since three years of age. He presented with recent history of fever, left sided pain in the scapular region and difficulty in breathing. Chest imaging revealed developing left upper lobe consolidation and erosion of the 3rd posterior rib. The child underwent video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and biopsy of the lesion. Histopathology revealed fungal hyphae which were confirmed to be Aspergillus nidulans on staining. He was successfully treated with voriconazole therapy. We will also review the literature on fungal osteomyelitis in CGD patients.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1387-1390 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2018 |
Keywords
- Aspergillus nidulans
- Chronic granulomatous disease
- Osteomyelitis
- Primary immunodeficiency