Bilateral adrenal histoplasmosis in an immunocompetent man

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2007 Mar-Apr;40(2):230-3. doi: 10.1590/s0037-86822007000200017.

Abstract

Histoplasmosis is a fungal disease that is endemic in Brazil. It may present as chronic pulmonary infection or in disseminated form. Disseminated histoplasmosis frequently affects the adrenal gland; however, unilateral involvement in immunosuppressed patients is the usual presentation. We report a case of an elderly immunocompetent male with history of weight loss, fever and bilateral adrenal mass who was successfully treated with itraconazole.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / diagnosis
  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / drug therapy
  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / microbiology*
  • Aged
  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use*
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Histoplasmosis / diagnosis
  • Histoplasmosis / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence
  • Itraconazole / therapeutic use*
  • Male

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Itraconazole
  • Amphotericin B