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Hypoadrenal crisis caused by disseminated histoplasmosis

Authors :
J.E. Trowell
J. Lee
P.F. Williams
P.H. Jones
W.P. Whitear
Source :
Journal of Infection. 27:181-183
Publication Year :
1993
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 1993.

Abstract

Summary We report a case of disseminated histoplasmosis presenting with acute renal impairment due to adrenal insufficiency. The finding of bilateral adrenal gland enlargement on abdominal ultrasound examination led to a diagnostic CT-guided adrenal biopsy. Prolonged therapy with amphotericin and itraconazole resulted in a clinical cure, although the patient still requires adrenal replacement therapy.

Details

ISSN :
01634453
Volume :
27
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Infection
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....80f1b42a25eab767a73f6c338be319c3