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Olaya-C M, Duarte A, Valderrama SL. Presentation of histoplasmosis as mononucleosis syndrome in an immunocompetent patient. Med Mycol Case Rep 2019; 26:61-63. [PMID: 31737474 PMCID: PMC6849440 DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2019.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Histoplasmosis is a fungal disease usually occurring in endemic areas that can affect immuno-impaired patients in whom pulmonary involvement is the rule. We present the case of an 18 year-old immunocompetent, male patient, resident of the State of Florida, who showed signs of mononucleosis syndrome that included odynophagia, cervical adenomegaly, sporadic fever and rash; however, no pulmonary involvement or visceromegaly were present. Faced with this atypical and unexpected clinical picture, histoplasmosis infection was eventually diagnosed following cervical lymph-node biopsy. Disseminated histoplasmosis may have unexpected manifestations, as is pointed out in the case described below.
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- Mercedes Olaya-C
- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 110231, Colombia
- Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, 110231, Colombia
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- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 110231, Colombia
- Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, 110231, Colombia
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- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 110231, Colombia
- Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, 110231, Colombia
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Disseminated Histoplasmosis Presenting as Esophageal Ulceration in an HIV-Infected Man. INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE 2013. [DOI: 10.1097/ipc.0b013e31827cad72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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de Lima Pereira SA, dos Santos VM, Rodrigues DBR, da Cunha Castro EC, dos Reis MA, de Paula Antunes Teixeira V. Quantitative analysis of fibrosis and mast cells in the tongue of chronic chagasic patients: autopsy study. Med Mal Infect 2007; 37:229-33. [PMID: 17346914 DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2006.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2006] [Accepted: 11/27/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Recently, an orally transmitted outbreak of Chagas disease was reported in Santa Catarina, Brazil, after ingestion of sugar cane juice (garapa). This disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, a parasite that stimulates the development of chronic inflammatory response, characterized by fibrous connective tissue neoformation (fibrosis). As the density of tissue mast cells (MC) may be an index of fibroblast proliferation and development of local fibrosis, the purpose of this autopsy study was to quantify the fibrosis rate and the number of MC in the tongues of chronic chagasic (CC) patients, compared with a non-chagasic (NC) control group. METHODOLOGY Twenty-four evaluations, with a quantitative assessment of fibrosis percentage and MC density were performed. RESULTS The percentage of fibrosis in the tongue was higher among CC than in the control group. In the CC group, a positive and significant correlation was found when the fibrosis rate was compared with the MC density. CONCLUSIONS These morphometric findings suggest that tongue biopsy may be useful to study specific changes associated with Chagas disease. They also suggest that the systematic analysis of oral cavity, including tongue histopathology changes, could be useful in forensic pathology of the orally acquired chronic Chagas disease.
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Hernández SL, López de Blanc SA, Sambuelli RH, Roland H, Cornelli C, Lattanzi V, Carnelli MA. Oral histoplasmosis associated with HIV infection: a comparative study. J Oral Pathol Med 2004. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0714.2004.00200.x-i1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ferreira OG, Cardoso SV, Borges AS, Ferreira MS, Loyola AM. Oral histoplasmosis in Brazil. ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, ORAL PATHOLOGY, ORAL RADIOLOGY, AND ENDODONTICS 2002; 93:654-9. [PMID: 12142871 DOI: 10.1067/moe.2002.122588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We report 10 cases of histoplasmosis with oral manifestations seen in a teaching hospital in Brazil. STUDY DESIGN This is a retrospective study of the sociodemographic, clinicopathologic, and treatment data of these cases. RESULTS Overall, 8 of 10 cases were seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), whereas 2 were negative. The predominant oral manifestations found in HIV-seropositive patients were ulcers, oral pain, and odynophagia; both of the HIV-seronegative patients were symptom-free. HIV infection was suspected in 7 cases because of the presence of oral lesions of histoplasmosis. Asthenia, fever, weight loss, lymphadenopathy, and hepatosplenomegaly were found only in HIV-seropositive patients. Radiographs in 3 out of 10 patients suggested pulmonary involvement. Amphotericin B was the antifungal therapy chosen, and clinical remission of oral lesions occurred in an average of 30 days (accumulated doses: 500-1500 mg). Itraconazole was very effective as a follow-up treatment in terms of prevention of recurrence. CONCLUSION Histoplasmosis only rarely affects HIV-seronegative patients; however, the possibility of hidden immunodepression should be considered when oral manifestations of histoplasmosis are present.
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- I L Chapple
- Unit of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham
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Stanford TW, Rivera-Hidalgo F. Oral mucosal lesions caused by infective microorganisms. II. Fungi and parasites. Periodontol 2000 1999; 21:125-44. [PMID: 10551179 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0757.1999.tb00172.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- T W Stanford
- Department of Periodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System, Dallas, USA
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Zaitz C, Ramos-e-Silva M. Tropical Pathology of the Oral Mucosa. Oral Dis 1999. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-59821-0_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Economopoulou P, Laskaris G, Kittas C. Oral histoplasmosis as an indicator of HIV infection. ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, ORAL PATHOLOGY, ORAL RADIOLOGY, AND ENDODONTICS 1998; 86:203-6. [PMID: 9720097 DOI: 10.1016/s1079-2104(98)90126-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Histoplasmosis as a serious opportunistic infection in association with AIDS has assumed considerable importance. We have gathered 20 case reports from the literature of oral histoplasmosis in HIV-infected patients. In some cases, oral lesions appear to be the primary or only manifestation of disease. We report one such case of oral histoplasmosis in a bisexual man who was seen with ulcerations on the palate and proved to be infected by HIV.
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Patton LL, McKaig R. Rapid progression of bone loss in HIV-associated necrotizing ulcerative stomatitis. J Periodontol 1998; 69:710-6. [PMID: 9660340 DOI: 10.1902/jop.1998.69.6.710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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This report describes a case of rapidly progressive periodontal tissue breakdown and bone loss in an HIV-infected markedly immunosuppressed homosexual male. Within 6 months of initial presentation with a necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, the lesion extended to a necrotizing ulcerative stomatitis involving the surrounding periodontium and palatal mucosa. With only partial compliance to local debridement, chlorhexidine oral rinses, and systemic metronidazole therapy, alveolar bone loss resulted in tooth mobility necessitating extraction of 2 involved teeth. This case illustrates the continuum of necrotizing ulcerative infections of the periodontium in the severely immunosuppressed patient. The implications of these oral manifestations of HIV infection are discussed.
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- L L Patton
- Department of Dental Ecology, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599-7450, USA.
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DURAISWAMI R, DIWAN RN, KALGHATGI AT, MUKERJEE B. UNUSUAL PATHOGENS IN HIV POSITIVE CASES. Med J Armed Forces India 1998; 54:170-172. [DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(17)30518-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Moragon M, Colomina J, Pino JD. Chronic localized oral histoplasmosis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 1997. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.1997.tb00521.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Casariego Z, Kelly GR, Perez H, Cahn P, Guelfan L, Kaufman S, Scully C. Disseminated histoplasmosis with orofacial involvement in HIV-I-infected patients with AIDS: manifestations and treatment. Oral Dis 1997; 3:184-7. [PMID: 9467363 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.1997.tb00033.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Histoplasmosis is a deep mycosis which is increasingly seen in HIV disease. It has emerged as a relatively common infection in Argentina, mainly in HIV-infected and other immunocompromised persons, and is often disseminated (DH). OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to describe 32 HIV-I-seropositive patients with AIDS who had DH, 21 of whom presented orofacial manifestations, and their treatment. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A retrospective study of 876 HIV-seropositive patients revealed 32 with a clinical diagnosis of DH confirmed by special stains on histopathologic specimens, or by culture. RESULTS Thirty-two HIV-infected patients had DH. Two-thirds (21 patients) had oral lesions of histoplasmosis, of which six presented with oral cavity (OC) lesions as the sole orofacial manifestation of disease, nine patients presented oral and facial (OF) lesions and six presented facial lesions only. A unique case of submandibular histoplasmosis is also reported. Antifungal therapy cleared more than 90% of the orofacial and disseminated lesions of histoplasmosis. Over the 7-year period there was a mortality of 85%. CONCLUSION DH should be considered as a possible diagnosis in HIV patients with chronic ulcerative or nodular orofacial or oral lesions. Itraconazole is an effective and acceptable therapy.
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- Z Casariego
- Department of Infectology, Fernandez Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Warnakulasuriya KA, Harrison JD, Johnson NW, Edwards S, Taylor C, Pozniak AL. Localised oral histoplasmosis lesions associated with HIV infection. J Oral Pathol Med 1997; 26:294-6. [PMID: 9234191 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0714.1997.tb01240.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Opportunistic fungal infections account for a significant amount of morbidity associated with HIV disease. We report here a case of localised oral histoplasmosis without evidence of disseminated disease in a patient who lacked stigmata of HIV disease at the time of initial presentation. The diagnosis is based on histology with special stains, complement fixing antibodies in serum, and culture of the organism from fresh tissues. Activation of subclinical disease following an infection in Uganda may explain the development of these exophytic oral lesions in this British resident.
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- K A Warnakulasuriya
- RCS Department of Dental Sciences/WHO Collaborating Centre for Oral Cancer and Precancer, King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, England
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OBJECTIVES The objectives of the study were to assess the prevalence of oral lesions present in Thai people with AIDS and to determine whether gender influences the occurrence of oral lesions. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Extra- and intra-oral examinations were performed on 124 AIDS patients (90 men, aged 19-62 years, median 30 years; and 34 women, aged 19-41 years, median 28 years). RESULTS Oral lesions were found in 102 patients (82%). Pseudomembranous candidiasis was the most common lesions, (n = 67; 54%) followed by erythematous candidiasis (n = 31; 25%), and hairy leukoplakia (n = 16; 13%). Other lesions were atypical ulcers (n = 14; 11%), periodontal disease (n = 9; 7%), angular cheilitis (n = 8; 6%), and infection with herpes simplex virus (n = 6; 5%). Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was the only detected neoplasm (n = 5; 4%). Other lesions caused by fungi were histoplasmosis (n = 5; 4%) and penicilliosis (n = 2; 2%). Xerostomia was also found to be a common condition (n = 79; 63%). Most patients had a total number of lymphocytes of less than 1000 cell mm-3 (n = 85; 68%). CONCLUSIONS The types of oral lesions observed in AIDS patients in Thailand show some similarities with studies from other countries. The prevalence of oral lesions did not appear to be influenced by gender.
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- W Nittayananta
- Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Dentistry, Prince of Songkla University, Haadyai, Thailand
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Oral ulceration in HIV infection may be due to: (1) mycotic; (2) bacterial, protozoan; (3) and viral infections; (4) oral neoplasia; (5) aphthous ulceration/ulceration not otherwise specified (NOS); or (6) ulceration of iatrogenic origin. Of particular significance are oral ulcerations caused by viruses of the herpes virus group (HSV 1/2, CMV, VZV) and ulcerations of the aphthous type. It was shown recently that coinfection of viral ulcers occurs. The aetiopathogenesis of the aphthous type of ulcerations including the still debated ulceration NOS is not clear. Further basic and clinical research is necessary in order to better understand ulceration particularly in relation to immunoregulation, tissue breakdown and repair.
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- P A Reichart
- Universitätsklinikum Charité, Medizinische Fakultät, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Abteilung für Oralchirurgie und zahnärztliche Röntgenologie, Germany
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The deep mycoses are uncommon infections, usually acquired from the inhalation or ingestion of fungal spores, sometimes from the soil in areas of endemicity, such as in the Americas and south-east Asia, or from decaying vegetable matter. They are also seen in immunocompromised persons and, increasingly, in HIV-infected persons. Respiratory involvement is frequent, with granuloma formation, and mucocutaneous involvement may be seen. Oral lesions of the deep mycoses are typically chronic but non-specific, though nodular or ulcerative appearances are common. Person-to-person transmission is rare. In HIV disease, the most common orofacial involvement of deep mycoses has been in histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, aspergillosis and zygomycosis. Diagnosis is usually confirmed by lesional biopsy although culture may also be valuable. Treatment is with amphotericin or an azole.
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- C Scully
- Eastman Dental Institute and Hospital for Oral Health Care Sciences, London, UK
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Oral ulcers observed during the course of HIV infection may be very severe. Such manifestations may interfere with oral functions and alter the patients' quality of life. It is important to stress that when HIV-infected individuals present with ulcerative lesions of the oral cavity, neoplastic processes and rare infections must be included in the differential diagnosis. Nontumefactive oral ulcers in HIV-positive patients may be a source of diagnostic difficulties because of the diverse array of underlying pathologic entities and multiplicity of etiologic agents. Biopsy should always be performed on long-standing ulcers, since either infection or a neoplastic process may be present. In the absence of infection or neoplasm, such lesions are then designated ulcers not otherwise specified.
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- G Ficarra
- Institute of Stomatology, University of Florence, Italy
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The tongue is the organ of taste, and it functions in speech, mastication, and the deglutition of food. This muscular organ is affected by many conditions and diseases, including a variety of developmental, traumatic, inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic lesions.
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- M A McNally
- Department of Dental Diagnostic Science, University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry at San Antonio, USA
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A 36-year-old man, who was an intravenous drug abuser, developed thoracic herpes zoster, paronychia, oral candidosis, necrotizing gingivitis and bilateral parotid salivary gland swelling. Granulomatous oral lesions and ulceration on the nose were shown to be due to disseminated histoplasmosis.
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- F J Souza Filho
- Department of Oral Pathology, University of Campinas, Picacicaba-SP, Brazil
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Chinn H, Chernoff DN, Migliorati CA, Silverman S, Green TL. Oral histoplasmosis in HIV-infected patients. A report of two cases. ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, ORAL PATHOLOGY, ORAL RADIOLOGY, AND ENDODONTICS 1995; 79:710-4. [PMID: 7621028 DOI: 10.1016/s1079-2104(05)80305-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection caused by the organism Histoplasma capsulatum. Disseminated disease usually occurs in immunosuppressed patients or in patients with chronic illnesses. Although relatively uncommon, histoplasmosis has been reported in patients with AIDS, and oral lesions have been noted on multiple sites and in various clinical presentations. We present two HIV-positive cases with oral lesions as the initial signs of histoplasmosis. Both patients responded well to IV amphotericin B but later suffered recurrences despite being maintained on systemic antifungal therapy.
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- H Chinn
- Division of Oral Medicine, UCSF, USA
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Dental health care providers must recognize oral fungal pathogens that often are markers for early signs of immune deterioration. After accurate identification, appropriate therapy can be initiated. Predisposing factors for development of oral fungal infections, identification of oral fungal infections, treatment options and their relative costs are reviewed.
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- B C Muzyka
- Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia
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Cohen PR. Oral histoplasmosis in HIV-infected patients. ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, AND ORAL PATHOLOGY 1994; 78:277-8. [PMID: 7970584 DOI: 10.1016/0030-4220(94)90054-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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