Malabsorption syndrome occurring in the course of disseminated histoplasmosis: case report and review of gastrointestinal histoplasmosis.
Histoplasmosis is caused by the dimorphic fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum. The disease spectrum varies from a mild respiratory infection to a lethal, disseminated form. Involvement of any part of the gastrointestinal tract may occur with the disseminated form, and symptoms reflect that portion involved. A case of malabsorption syndrome occurring during the course of disseminated histoplasmosis is reported, and the literature of gastrointestinal histoplasmosis is reviewed.
D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006660:Histoplasmosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000473:pathology; D008286:Malabsorption Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged