Ulcerated Lesion of the Tongue as Manifestation of Systemic Coccidioidomycosis
Joint Authors
Mendez, Luis A.
Flores, Sergio A.
de Almeida, Oslei Paes
Martínez Pedraza, Ricardo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-03-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Systemic mycoses and their oral manifestations are very rare.
We present a case of a 60-year-old man with an ulcerated lesion on the lateral border of the tongue.
Histologic studies revealed a granulomatous fungal infection by Coccidioides immitis.
After pharmacological treatment, the lesion resolved.
Recently, northern Mexico has been reported to be an endemic zone of C.
immitis infections; therefore it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of mouth lesions.
A comprehensive clinical history, physical exploration, and complementary studies are essential for an accurate diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mendez, Luis A.& Flores, Sergio A.& Martínez Pedraza, Ricardo& de Almeida, Oslei Paes. 2017. Ulcerated Lesion of the Tongue as Manifestation of Systemic Coccidioidomycosis. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mendez, Luis A.…[et al.]. Ulcerated Lesion of the Tongue as Manifestation of Systemic Coccidioidomycosis. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mendez, Luis A.& Flores, Sergio A.& Martínez Pedraza, Ricardo& de Almeida, Oslei Paes. Ulcerated Lesion of the Tongue as Manifestation of Systemic Coccidioidomycosis. Case Reports in Medicine. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146567
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146567