Histoplasma capsulatum Infection with Extensive Lytic Bone Lesions Mimicking LCH

We report a case of histoplasmosis, caused by H. capsulatum var. capsulatum with extensive lytic bone lesions in a 13 year old immunocompetent boy who presented with prolonged fever, weight loss and multiple boggy swellings. He responded to amphotericin and is currently on Itraconazole. This case is unique for extensive osteolytic lesions with H. capsulatum var. capsulatum infection in an immunocompetent child.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - December 6, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Mathews, D. M., John, R., Verghese, V., Parmar, H., Chaudhary, N., Mishra, S., Mathew, L. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research