[Esophageal histoplasmosis. A case report].
The authors report a case of a patient with complaint of progressive disphagia. Stenoses of lower third of esophagus was revealed by radiological and endoscopic examinations. Fungi were showed in biopsy of lesion, with demonstration of Histoplasm capsulate by tissue culture. Endoscopic dilatation was performed because especific medical treatment failed but esophageal rupture was observed. Partial esophagectomy was performed with symptoms remission.
Henry
M A
MA
Departamento de Cirurgia e Ortopedia, Universidade Estadual Paulista, SP.
Mendes
E F
EF
Saad
L H
LH
Rodrigues
P A
PA
Gonçalves
I
I
D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016629:Esophagectomy; D006660:Histoplasmosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
Histoplasmose do esôfago. Relato de caso.