Intraocular tumor from disseminated histoplasmosis

South Med J. 1991 Jun;84(6):780-1. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199106000-00028.

Abstract

We identified and treated a solid, growing fungal tumor mass in a patient with disseminated histoplasmosis. Although the most commonly reported intraocular lesions from disseminated histoplasmosis are areas of inactive chorioretinal scars or areas of localized subretinal neovascular membrane formation, a focus of active fungal growth needs to be ruled out in all such cases. When a solid tumor mass is identified, the most effective way of preserving vision is with systemic antifungal therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
  • Eye Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Eye Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Histoplasmosis / complications*
  • Humans
  • Ketoconazole / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Visual Acuity / drug effects

Substances

  • Amphotericin B
  • Ketoconazole