Unilateral optic neuritis caused by Histoplasma capsulatum in a patient with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Am J Ophthalmol
; 121(3): 324-6, 1996 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the potential of Histoplasma capsulatum to cause optic neuritis in the setting of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).METHODS:
We examined a 35-year-old man with a history of AIDS and disseminated histoplasmosis who developed a unilateral progressive optic neuritis of enigmatic origin. An optic nerve sheath biopsy was performed to provide a tissue diagnosis.RESULTS:
Histoplasma capsulatum was identified in both the optic nerve sheath and fungal culture.CONCLUSION:
Histoplasma capsulatum should be considered in the differential diagnosis of optic neuritis in patients with AIDS, even in the absence of chorioretinal findings.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones Fúngicas del Ojo
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Neuritis Óptica
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Infecciones Oportunistas Relacionadas con el SIDA
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Histoplasmosis
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Ophthalmol
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos