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Histoplasmosis presenting as colitis and blood dyscrasias in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Authors :
Butt DN
Warraich MS
Balakrishna AM
Ismayl M
Liaqat S
Butt KN
Thirumalareddy J
Velagapudi M
Source :
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) [Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent)] 2022 Feb 10; Vol. 35 (3), pp. 350-351. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Feb 10 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

A 28-year-old woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus on hydroxychloroquine and steroid therapy presented with fever, dysentery, and thrombocytopenia. Marrow aspirate revealed yeast forms of histoplasmosis. She was treated with liposomal amphotericin B followed by itraconazole with resolution of symptoms and marrow recovery.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 Baylor University Medical Center.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0899-8280
Volume :
35
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
35518794
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2022.2035163