COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS OF THE KNEE DIAGNOSED BY FINE-NEEDLE ASPIRATION - A CASE-REPORT

A case of septic arthritis front coccidioidomycosis in a 62-year-old m all is described. The diagnosis was made by fine-needle aspiration and supported by positive cultures and exoantigen testing. Coccidioidomyc osis can infect bones and joints, especially the knee. This case is pr esented to increase awareness of involvement of the knee by this organ ism, and to demonstrate the feasibility of diagnosis by fine-needle as piration The cytologic findings of coccidioidomycosis of the knee are described and discussed. Diagn. Cytopathol. 1998;19:110-112. (C) 1998 Wiley-Liss, Inc.