A cutaneous manifestation of untreated disseminated histoplasmosis.
We present a case of histoplasmosis with skin manifestations occurring 17 years after initial diagnosis. The clinical manifestations of disseminated disease are discussed. Amphotericin B administered through an A-V shunt resulted in prompt resolution of the skin lesions.
D000368:Aged; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical; D006660:Histoplasmosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D012877:Skin Manifestations
D000666:Amphotericin B