| Transformation of pulmonary histoplasmosis to sarcoidosis: a case report. | |
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PMID: 17015002 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Histoplasmosis, a dimorphic fungus, and sarcoidosis, a disease of unknown etiology, share many clinical features, including typical manifestations of granulomatous inflammation involving the lungs and mediastinal lymphatics in association with constitutional symptoms. As such, they are often difficult to distinguish based upon clinical presentation. Recent studies suggest that sarcoidosis may be triggered by infectious agents. Here we present a case of documented pulmonary histoplasmosis that evolved into sarcoidosis. This case supports the notion that infections promote sarcoidosis in predisposed hosts. |
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Authors:
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Jonathan H Wynbrandt; Elliot D Crouser |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2006-10-02 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Respiratory medicine Volume: 101 ISSN: 0954-6111 ISO Abbreviation: Respir Med Publication Date: 2007 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-05 Completed Date: 2007-06-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8908438 Medline TA: Respir Med Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 863-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Ohio State University Medical Center, 1654 Upham Drive, 202 Means Hall, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. wynbrandtl@aol.com |
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Histoplasmosis
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complications*,
drug therapy Humans Lung Diseases, Fungal / complications*, drug therapy Male Middle Aged Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary / drug therapy, microbiology* Treatment Outcome |
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