Talaromycosis clinically and histopathologically mimicking histoplasmosis in an immunocompromised patient

Penulis: Widaty, Sandra; Santoso, Irene Dorthy; Ricky, Ricky; Yunihastuti, Evy; Rihatmadja, Rahadi
Informasi
JurnalDermatology Online Journal
PenerbitDermatology Online Journal, Dermatology Online Journal 26 (9), 2020
Volume & EdisiVol. 26,Edisi 9
Halaman -
Tahun Publikasi2020
ISSN10872108
Jenis SumberScopus
Sitasi
Scopus: 6
Google Scholar: 6
PubMed: 6
Abstrak
Talaromycosis is caused by the dimorphic fungus Talaromyces marneffei (formerly Penicillium marneffei) endemic in South and Southeast Asia. Its clinical similarity with other dimorphic fungal infections (sometimes) make the diagnosis challenging. We report an immunocompromised patient with talaromycosis mimicking histoplamosis. A 26-year-old HIV-positive man had suffered from rashes over the face, trunk, and extremities for three months. His physical examination showed centrally necrotic, ulcerated papules and nodules. A biopsied papule revealed granulomas containing numerous oval, yeast-like cells, some displaying central septation. Saboraud agar culture grew mold with diffuse red pigment consistent with T. marneffei. Careful histopathological examination and microbiological culture are important for the accurate diagnosis of fungal infections. © 2020 Dermatology Online Journal. All rights reserved.
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