Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Publication Title
IDCases
Abstract
Histoplasma is a dimorphic fungus capable of producing a diverse array of clinical pathology in humans dependent upon the host immune status. Acute symptomatic infection typically presents as an isolated pulmonary or nodal disease in immunocompetent patients with extra-thoracic manifestations rarely seen in this population. In this report, we describe a novel case of Histoplasma capsulatum tympanomastoiditis in an immunocompetent patient who presented with progressively worsening purulent otorrhea, vertigo, and facial nerve palsy. He was successfully managed with surgical debridement and a prolonged antifungal course.
Volume
32
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Recommended Citation
Park, Terrence; Love, Gordon; and Burke, Victoria, "Histoplasma Tympanomastoiditis: Case Report And Literature Review" (2023). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 998.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/998