Unexpected disseminated histoplasmosis detected by bone marrow biopsy in a solid organ transplant patient | Zendy

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Unexpected disseminated histoplasmosis detected by bone marrow biopsy in a solid organ transplant patient

Author(s) -

Simon Caroline T.,

MurgaZamalloa Carlos A.,

Bachman Michael A.,

Petty Lindsay A.,

Choi Sarah M.

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

clinical case reports

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21

H-Index - 9

ISSN - 2050-0904

DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1282

Subject(s) - medicine , histoplasmosis , immunosuppression , bone marrow transplant , hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis , biopsy , solid organ , bone marrow , pathology , intensive care medicine , organ transplantation , bone marrow transplantation , transplantation , surgery , immunology , disease

Key Clinical Message Disseminated histoplasmosis and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis show overlapping features, which require careful contextual interpretation. Histopathologic evaluation can potentially rapidly identify cases of possible histoplasmosis. A high index of clinical suspicion, particularly in endemic areas and in a setting of immunosuppression, is critical to appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

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