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Paracoccidioidomycosis with sarcoid-like lesions: a diagnostic challenge
Abreu, Marilda Aparecida Milanez Morgado de; Lastória, Joel Carlos; Mattos, Antonio Luiz de Arruda; Alchorne, Maurício Mota de Avelar.
  • Abreu, Marilda Aparecida Milanez Morgado de; Universidade do Oeste Paulista. Hospital Regional de Presidente Prudente. Serviço de Dermatologia. Presidente Prudente. BR
  • Lastória, Joel Carlos; Universidade do Oeste Paulista. Hospital Regional de Presidente Prudente. Serviço de Dermatologia. Presidente Prudente. BR
  • Mattos, Antonio Luiz de Arruda; Universidade do Oeste Paulista. Hospital Regional de Presidente Prudente. Serviço de Dermatologia. Presidente Prudente. BR
  • Alchorne, Maurício Mota de Avelar; Universidade do Oeste Paulista. Hospital Regional de Presidente Prudente. Serviço de Dermatologia. Presidente Prudente. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 50(2): 273-276, Mar.-Apr. 2017. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-842846
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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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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Paracoccidioidomycosis / Sarcoidosis / Leprosy, Tuberculoid Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade do Oeste Paulista/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Paracoccidioidomycosis / Sarcoidosis / Leprosy, Tuberculoid Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade do Oeste Paulista/BR