Despite their anatomic proximity, communication between the colorectum and seminal vesicle is an uncommon event. We describe the first reported case of a fistula between the colon and seminal vesicle as a complication of diverticulitis. This case report is followed by a literature review of other reported cases of fistula formation between the seminal vesicle and the colon.
Coccidioidomycosis is the second most common endemic fungal infection in the US. Prior descriptions of coccidioidal peritonitis include only single cases. We describe seventeen new cases previously unreported from healthcare institutions in California. The majority of cases presented with non-specific abdominal complaints. PubMed and Google Scholar were searched for additional case series and only single case reports and reviews of single cases were found.
The diagnosis was confirmed by culture or histopathology and/or serology in each patient. All patients were treated with anti-fungal therapy. This case series demonstrates that coccidioidal peritonitis may be asymptomatic or present with only subtle abdominal symptoms. In a minority of our patients the diagnosis was established incidentally during surgery. Based on this series the overall outcome of coccidioidal peritonitis is favorable with long-term triazole treatment. The term cure is not usually used in disseminated coccidioidal disease because of the risk of late relapse.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.