Abstract
EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is a safe procedure with few complications. We describe the introduction of Candida into a mediastinal foregut cyst following trans-oesophageal EUS-FNA, and discuss the implications of this complication.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects*
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Candidiasis / drug therapy
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Candidiasis / etiology*
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Endosonography*
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Female
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Humans
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Mediastinal Cyst / diagnostic imaging
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Mediastinal Cyst / pathology*
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Middle Aged
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed