Histoplasmosis presenting with multiple pulmonary nodules. A case mimicking radiological features of pulmonary metastasis

Histoplasmosis presenting with multiple pulmonary nodules. A case mimicking radiological features of pulmonary metastasis

We present a case of histoplasmosis with multiple pulmonary nodules in a patient with a history of melanoma. This case closely simulated malignancy, including the presence of feeding vessel sign, which occurs in pulmonary metastasis. We emphasize the need to be aware of this infection in areas where...

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Veröffentlicht in:Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo 2013, Vol.55 (3), p.209-211
Hauptverfasser: Dall Bello, Aline Gehlen, Severo, Cecília Bittencourt, Oliveira, Flávio de Mattos, Hallal Junior, Ramon Joaquim, Hochhergger, Bruno, Severo, Luiz Carlos
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Sprache:eng
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Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Histoplasma capsulatum
Histoplasmosis
Humans
Lung Diseases, Fungal - diagnosis
Lung Neoplasms - diagnosis
Lung Neoplasms - secondary
Metastatic lesions
Middle Aged
Multiple Pulmonary Nodules - diagnosis
Multiple Pulmonary Nodules - microbiology
Pulmonary nodules
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
TROPICAL MEDICINE
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Zusammenfassung:We present a case of histoplasmosis with multiple pulmonary nodules in a patient with a history of melanoma. This case closely simulated malignancy, including the presence of feeding vessel sign, which occurs in pulmonary metastasis. We emphasize the need to be aware of this infection in areas where histoplasmosis is endemic.
ISSN:0036-4665
1678-9946
1678-9946
0036-4665
DOI:10.1590/S0036-46652013000300013