Histoplasmosis, Fungal Infection, Deep - DermAtlas

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Gary Warnock, DDS

Diagnosis

histoplasmosis fungal infection, deep

Body Site

gingiva

Age

67 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

ulcerated (erosion / ulcer)

Pattern

asymmetric

Comments

This 67-year-old man was evaluated for generalized malaise, weight loss of greater than 50 pounds over 3 months, hepatomegaly, spenomegaly, and shortness of breath. He had 2 oral ulcers which were biopsied. The histology and culture confirmed the diagnosis of histoplasmosis, and he cleared with parenteral amphotericin B.

Description

circimscribed granumolatous ulcer with rolled raised border

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3/19/2003 11:54:04

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