| Description |
Coccidioidomycosis, also known as Valley Fever, is a systemic fungal disease with a wide variety of manifestations. Coccidioidomycosis is caused by inhalation of Coccidioides fungi spores, which reside in the soil of regions where coccidioidomycosis is endemic, including the southwestern United States.1 The majority of infections are asymptomatic or result in community required pneumonia. However, approximately 0.5% of infected persons develop nodules, cavities, or miliary disease.2 In this case report the patient developed a new right upper lobe nodule that required surgical intervention. This case report describes the high risk anesthetic that was provided. |
