Histoplasmosis mimicking a tumor of the thumb in a patient with neurofibromatosis type I: A case report and review of the literature

Autor: Joshua Marc Levine, Juan Manivel, Jeffery Luna
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Clinical Case Reports, Vol 11, Iss 10, Pp n/a-n/a (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2050-0904
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.8088
Popis: Key Clinical Message We describe an immunocompromised 73‐year‐old male with a history of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who presented with a lesion on the thumb concerning for malignancy that was found to be histoplasmosis. This unique case highlights the importance of a thorough history and a broad differential diagnosis in the management of new osteoarticular lesions.
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