Open AccessCutaneous histoplasmosis in a HIV seronegative patient
Author(s) -
Nandita Pal,
Moumita Adhikary
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of natural science, biology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.236
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 2229-7707
pISSN - 0976-9668
DOI - 10.4103/0976-9668.116980
Subject(s) - histoplasmosis , medicine , pathological , dermatology , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , presentation (obstetrics) , histopathological examination , pathology , medical history , immunology , radiology
A patient presented with multiple nodulo-ulcerative lesions over neck and chest. Lymphadenopathy and systemic involvement were absent. Patient was seronegative for HIV. There was no history of local injury and no history of travel. Histopathological findings were consistent with histoplasmosis. Diagnosis of primary cutaneous histoplasmosis was made. We highlight this case owing to its rare and atypical presentation, in an attempt to promote clinical and micro-pathological awareness regarding such occurrences.