# Successful Management of Spondylodiscitis Caused by Aspergillus nidulans: A Case Report and Literature Review

## TL;DR

This paper presents a rare case of spinal infection caused by a fungus called Aspergillus nidulans and successfully treated with voriconazole.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in reporting a rare case of spondylodiscitis caused by Aspergillus nidulans in an immunocompromised patient.

## Key findings

- A 59-year-old immunocompromised patient was diagnosed with spondylodiscitis caused by Aspergillus nidulans.
- The patient was successfully treated with voriconazole, highlighting its effectiveness for this rare infection.
- The case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in immunocompromised individuals.

## Abstract

We report a case of spondylodiscitis caused by Aspergillus nidulans (SCAN). A. nidulans is a saprophytic fungus and emerging pathogen responsible for a variety of infections, although it is rarely implicated in osteoarticular infections. The patient was a 59-year-old immunocompromised patient with a history of lymphoma and splenectomy. Following diagnosis, the patient was promptly and effectively treated with voriconazole. A literature review underlines the distinctive features of the few case reports of SCAN, as well as the original features of the present case report.