Histoplasmosis presenting with multiple pulmonary nodules. A case mimicking radiological features of pulmonary metastasis

Histoplasmosis presenting with multiple pulmonary nodules. A case mimicking radiological features of pulmonary metastasis

We present a case of histoplasmosis with multiple pulmonary nodules in a patient with a history of melanoma. This case closely simulated malignancy, including the presence of feeding vessel sign, which occurs in pulmonary metastasis. We emphasize the need to be aware of this infection in areas where...

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Main Authors: Aline Gehlen Dall Bello, Cecília Bittencourt Severo, Flávio de Mattos Oliveira, Ramon Joaquim Hallal Junior, Bruno Hochhergger, Luiz Carlos Severo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2013-06-01
Series:Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo
Subjects:
Histoplasmosis
Histoplasma capsulatum
Pulmonary nodules
Metastatic lesions
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