摘要
Introduction. Histoplasma capsulatum var capsulatum is a dimorphic fungi predominating on the American continent. It is responsible for disseminated histoplasmosis associated with AIDS. The presentation in the form of cutaneous ulceration is uncommon and misleading. Observation. A 25 year-old man presented with 3 ulcerations, of 2 to 4 cm in diameter, localized on the lower lip and knees. The patient exhibited fever, alteration in his general status of health and a pulmonary interstitial syndrome. He was seropositive for the human immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV). His lymphocyte CD4+ level was of 1/mm 3. Diagnosis of histoplasmosis was established by direct examination and culture of the cutaneous ulcerations and bronchoalveolar washing fluid. Discussion. The clinical aspect of cutaneous localizations of disseminated histoplasmosis is usuallymultiple,disseminated,papularornodular-typelesions. Ulcerations represent less than 20% ofthe cases described. In our patient, the aspect ofthe lesions at first evoked cutaneous leishmaniosis. Direct mycological examination followed by culture confirmed the final diagnosis.
Introduction. Histoplasma capsulatum var capsulatum is a dimorphic fungi predominating on the American continent. It is responsible for disseminated histoplasmosis associated with AIDS. The presentation in the form of cutaneous ulceration is uncommon and misleading. Observation. A 25 year-old man presented with 3 ulcerations, of 2 to 4 cm in diameter, localized on the lower lip and knees. The patient exhibited fever, alteration in his general status of health and a pulmonary interstitial syndrome. He was seropositive for the human immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV). His lymphocyte CD4+ level was of 1/mm 3. Diagnosis of histoplasmosis was established by direct examination and culture of the cutaneous ulcerations and bronchoalveolar washing fluid. Discussion. The clinical aspect of cutaneous localizations of disseminated histoplasmosis is usuallymultiple,disseminated,papularornodular-typelesions. Ulcerations represent less than 20% ofthe cases described. In our patient, the aspect ofthe lesions at first evoked cutaneous leishmaniosis. Direct mycological examination followed by culture confirmed the final diagnosis.
