Coccidioidal osteomyelitis is difficult to diagnose. Confirmation depends on culture and histopathological examination. This rare type of fungal osteomyelitis is to be considered in the differential diagnosis of a chronic infection in some areas of the world. Specific treatment with excision and amphotericin-B can be effective.
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