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[Calcified abdominal lymph node paracoccidioidomycosis].

A L da Silva1, R T Giacomin, B Deoti e Silva

  • 1Departamento de Cirurgia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte.

Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

The rare calcified form of South American blastomycosis, a fungal infection, was observed with intra-abdominal spread and calcification. This case highlights a rarely documented complication and its potential pathogenesis.

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Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • South American blastomycosis (SAB) is a systemic fungal infection caused by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis.
  • Disseminated forms of SAB are well-documented, but calcification is an infrequently reported manifestation.
  • Intra-abdominal involvement, particularly with calcification, presents diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A case of SAB with extensive intra-abdominal lymphatic and visceral spread is presented.
  • Radiological imaging revealed significant abdominal calcification, a rare finding in SAB.
  • The observation includes detailed radiological records of the disseminated disease.

Findings:

  • The study discusses the pathogenesis of this rare complication of SAB.

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  • Calcification in SAB is associated with chronic infection and host immune response.
  • Radiological findings are crucial for diagnosing and monitoring this unusual presentation.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the understanding of SAB's clinical spectrum.
    • Recognizing calcified SAB is important for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
    • Further research into the mechanisms of calcification in fungal infections is warranted.