Granulomatous Hepatitis Secondary to Histoplasma Infection after Treatment with Infliximab
Joint Authors
Álvarez, J.
Barrera, L.
Tapias, M.
Idrovo, V.
López, R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Classical presentation of Histoplasma infection includes fever and respiratory symptoms.
Opportunistic microorganisms must be suspected on immunocompromised patients who develop bizarre symptoms.
We present a case of a female patient with rheumatoid arthritis who received treatment with Infliximab during one and a half year; she developed granulomatous hepatitis secondary to Histoplasma infection.
The patient was admitted with acute hepatitis and thrombocytopenic coagulopathy.
A liver biopsy was performed revealing granulomatous hepatitis, microvesicular steatosis, isolated apoptotic cells, and parenchyma microabscesses.
PAS and Gömöri stains revealed areas with mycotic microorganisms morphologically compatible with Histoplasma spp.
and confirmed by culture.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Barrera, L.& Álvarez, J.& Tapias, M.& Idrovo, V.& López, R.. 2013. Granulomatous Hepatitis Secondary to Histoplasma Infection after Treatment with Infliximab. Case Reports in Hepatology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Barrera, L.…[et al.]. Granulomatous Hepatitis Secondary to Histoplasma Infection after Treatment with Infliximab. Case Reports in Hepatology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Barrera, L.& Álvarez, J.& Tapias, M.& Idrovo, V.& López, R.. Granulomatous Hepatitis Secondary to Histoplasma Infection after Treatment with Infliximab. Case Reports in Hepatology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499667