Iatrogenic candidal infection of a mediastinal foregut cyst following endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration

Endoscopy. 2002 Oct;34(10):838-9. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-34262.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects*
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Candidiasis / etiology*
  • Endosonography*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mediastinal Cyst / diagnostic imaging
  • Mediastinal Cyst / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents