title: Cutaneous histoplasmosis as a complication after anti-TNF use--Case report.
abstract: Anti-TNF agents are effective in the treatment of psoriasis. However, they render individuals more susceptible to infections. We report an atypical case of histoplasmosis in an immunosuppressed patient due to anti- TNF therapy. A patient who used anti-TNF for the treatment of psoriasis had had a lesion on the right eyebrow since discontinuation of the medication. The diagnostic hypothesis was basal cell carcinoma, but the histopathological examination was compatible with histoplasmosis.
authors: Lauro de Souza Lima Institute, Bauru, SP, BR.
authors: Gabrielle Aline
authors: GA
authors: Zattar
authors: Lauro de Souza Lima Institute, Bauru, SP, BR.
authors: Fernanda
authors: F
authors: Cardoso
authors: Lauro de Souza Lima Institute, Bauru, SP, BR.
authors: Sadamitsu
authors: S
authors: Nakandakari
authors: Lauro de Souza Lima Institute, Bauru, SP, BR.
authors: Cleverson Teixeira
authors: CT
authors: Soares
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D046169:Dermoscopy; D005138:Eyebrows; D006660:Histoplasmosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014409:Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D014409:Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha