Paracoccidioidomycosis with sarcoid-like lesions: a diagnostic challenge
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;50(2): 273-276, Mar.-Apr. 2017. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Clinical presentation of paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) can be diverse. Morphology and quantity of skin lesions depends on interactions between host immunity and fungus virulence. Diagnosis can be a challenge considering that this fungus has low virulence and some individuals have immunity to microorganism, which results in well-marked granulomas without visible microorganisms. We report herein a clinical presentation of sarcoid-like PCM, initially diagnosed as tuberculoid leprosy. This rare type of PCM is often mistaken for other types of chronic granulomatous diseases. Diagnosis was confirmed after 4 years when a special stain analysis helped in the identification of the specific etiologic agent.
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01-internacional
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Paracoccidioidomicose
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Sarcoidose
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Hanseníase Tuberculoide
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil