A case of laryngeal histoplasmosis mimicking carcinoma with a review of the literature

J La State Med Soc. 2008 May-Jun;160(3):160-3.

Abstract

Histoplasma capsulatum is endemic to the Ohio and Mississippi River valley regions of the United States. Infection with this fungus produces a broad range of clinical and pathologic manifestations. We report a case of laryngeal histoplasmosis, mimicking carcinoma, presenting as a manifestation of chronic disseminated histoplasmosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Histoplasma / pathogenicity
  • Histoplasmosis / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Laryngeal Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed