scholarly journals Image Gallery: An unusual cutaneous presentation of disseminated penicilliosis marneffei in an immunocompetent patient

2017 ◽  
Vol 177 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Qu ◽  
Y. Song ◽  
R. Li ◽  
J. Yu
Keyword(s):  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Penicilliosis Marneffei

scholarly journals Rare misdiagnosed case of penicilliosis marneffei in an immunocompetent patient

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
pp. 030006052095948
Author(s):  
Dan Cheng ◽  
Xuhong Ding
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
Left Lung ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Fungal Culture ◽  
Tumor Treatment ◽  
Fungal Treatment ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Penicilliosis Marneffei ◽  
Anti Fungal

Background Penicilliosis marneffei is a rare disease caused by Talaromyces marneffei, which is endemic in Southeast Asian countries, and usually occurs in immunocompromised or immunodeficient hosts. We report an unusual misdiagnosed case of penicilliosis marneffei in an immunocompetent patient from a non-endemic area of China. Case presentation: A 59-year-old man presented to hospital with a cough and progressive hemoptysis for a 3-month period. Clinical characteristics, radiological abnormalities, and prognosis were analyzed. Detailed examinations, chest computed tomography, and bronchoscopy were performed. The patient was misdiagnosed as having lung cancer and provided anti-tumor treatment for 1 month in the early stage. Imaging and bronchoscopy showed a neoplasm in the basal segment in the left lung, but a tissue biopsy did not establish a diagnosis. He subsequently underwent lobectomy for the lesion. The final pathological diagnosis was penicilliosis marneffei based on immunohistochemical staining. He was then prescribed specific anti-fungal treatment of voriconazole 200 mg twice daily for 12 weeks. Conclusion Timely fungal culture and pathological examination of clinical specimens are critical for the diagnosis of penicilliosis marneffei, especially in non-endemic regions and immunocompetent patients.

A Case of Cryptococcal Abscess Involving Deep Neck Space in an Immunocompetent Patient

2011 ◽  
Vol 54 (9) ◽  
pp. 638
Author(s):  
Soo-Wan Park ◽  
Jae-Young Choi ◽  
Ah-Yong Kim ◽  
Dong-Sik Chang
Keyword(s):  
Immunocompetent Patient

A Rare Case of Tuberculous Prostatitis

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Nurul Yaqeen Mohd Esa ◽  
Mohammad Hanafiah ◽  
Marymol Koshy ◽  
Hilmi Abdullah ◽  
Ahmad Izuanuddin Ismail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Advanced Age ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Prostatic Biopsy ◽  
High Clinical Suspicion

Tuberculous prostatitis is an uncommon form of tuberculosis infection. It is commonly seen in immunocompromised patients and in those of middle or advanced age. The diagnosis is often not straight forward due to the nature of its presentation. We report a case of tuberculous prostatitis in a young, healthy and immunocompetent patient, who initially presented with respiratory features, followed by episodes of seizures and testicular swelling. He was finally diagnosed with tuberculous prostatitis after prostatic biopsy. This case illustrates that in a high TB prevalence environment, when symptoms warrant, there should be a high clinical suspicion coupled with a thorough approach in order to arrive at a correct diagnosis of TB prostatitis.

Severe Myelitis due to Chickenpox in an Immunocompetent Patient

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (02) ◽  
pp. 70-72
Author(s):  
Kongkiat Kulkantrakorn ◽  
Panee Sutamnartpong
Keyword(s):  
Immunocompetent Patient

A case of laryngeal candidiasis confined to vocal cord in an immunocompetent patient

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-41
Author(s):  
Bo Mun Kim ◽  
Jeong Kyu Kim ◽  
Ho Jin Son ◽  
Bu Kwan Kil
Keyword(s):  
Vocal Cord ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient

Candida albicans endocarditis involving a normal native aortic valve in an immunocompetent patient

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. e236902
Author(s):  
Taha Sheikh ◽  
Jeremy C Tomcho ◽  
Mohammed T Awad ◽  
Syeda Ramsha Zaidi
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Immunocompetent Patient ◽  
Fungal Endocarditis ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Mechanical Valves ◽  
Serious Infection

Fungal endocarditis, specifically from Candida species, is a rare but serious infection with a high mortality rate. Most cases occur in bioprosthetic or mechanical valves and are uncommon in native, structurally normal valves. When Candida endocarditis is detected and appropriate treatment is initiated earlier, there is an improvement in mortality. While the recommendation is usually to treat with a combination of surgery and antifungal medications, patient comorbidities may limit treatment options.

scholarly journals DISSEMINATED MAC IN A YOUNG IMMUNOCOMPETENT PATIENT

CHEST Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 156 (4) ◽  
pp. A623
Author(s):  
Wafic Itani ◽  
Ali Wazir ◽  
Thomas Smith
Keyword(s):  
Immunocompetent Patient

Multiple beaded abscesses in the arm in an immunocompetent patient

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (9) ◽  
pp. 444-445
Author(s):  
Pilar Fafián ◽  
Anna Carreras-Castañer ◽  
Silvia Capilla Rubio ◽  
Aina Gomila
Keyword(s):  
Immunocompetent Patient
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