Histoplasmosis: an elusive re-emerging chest infection

An immunocompetent patient presenting with disseminated histoplasmosis and superior vena cava obstruction. Features at presentation were in keeping with tuberculosis. Histology of bronchoalveolar lavage specimen clinches the diagnosis of histoplasmosis.

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Published inNigerian journal of clinical practice Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 235 - 237
Main Authors Nagoda, M, Uloko, A E, Babashani, M, Maiyaki, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.04.2012
Subjects
Adult
Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use
Case studies
Diagnosis
Fluconazole - therapeutic use
Histoplasma
Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis - diagnosis
Histoplasmosis - drug therapy
Humans
Male
Superior vena cava syndrome
Nigeria
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Summary:An immunocompetent patient presenting with disseminated histoplasmosis and superior vena cava obstruction. Features at presentation were in keeping with tuberculosis. Histology of bronchoalveolar lavage specimen clinches the diagnosis of histoplasmosis.
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ISSN:1119-3077
DOI:10.4103/1119-3077.97336