Not all Nodules Are Cancer and not all Fungal Infections Are Aspergillus

Abstract

Pithomyces, a dematiaceous fungus, is a common colonizer of dead leaves and stems of many different plants and is associated with facial eczema in some animals. We report a case of invasive fungal pulmonary disease by Pithomyces chartarum in a healthy, nonimmunocompromised patient. We aim to demonstrate our diagnostic and therapeutic approach and focus on the major challenges arising from the lack of scientific evidence regarding infection by this fungus in humans.

Keywords

• Fungi
• Humans
• Lung Diseases
• Fungal
• Solitary Pulmonary Nodules