Hepatic and Peritoneal Histoplasmosis Simulating Another Pathology
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https://doi.org/10.52787/agl.v52i4.259Keywords:
Histoplasmosis, granulomata, liver, hepatectomyAbstract
Histoplasmosis is the most frequent endemic systemic mycosis in Argentina. Most cases are asymptomatic or present with mild respiratory manifestations, which resolve spontaneously; however, severe clinical forms may occur when immunity is compromised. Although liver involvement in disseminated infection is well known, focal hepatic histoplasmosis is extremely rare. We present the case of a patient with focal granulomatous hepatitis and peritoneal involvement by Histoplasma capsulatum simulating a primary liver neoplasm, who underwent surgery.
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