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Histoplasmosis of the oral cavity, oropharynx and larynx

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

V. Rajah  and
A. Essa
V. Rajah*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolarynology, University of Natal.
A. Essa*
Affiliation:
Senior PathologistRegional Laboratory Services, Durban, South Africa.
*
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Natal, P.O. Box 17039, Congella, Durban, 4013, South Africa.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Natal, P.O. Box 17039, Congella, Durban, 4013, South Africa.
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Abstract

A patient with oropharyngolaryngeal histoplasmosis is presented. He has been treated for disseminated tuberculosis (TB) for 10 months, with no improvement.

Repeat biopsy of a tongue ulcer, together with a swab of the ulcer base, confirmed the presence of Histoplasma capsulatum.

Treatment with amphotericin B resulted in a rapid recovery.

Keywords

HistoplasmosisHead and neck
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 1 , January 1993 , pp. 58 - 61
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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