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Disseminated Histoplasmosis as a Cause of a Small Bowel Mass and Cholestatic Liver Injury in an Immunocompetent Host: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Disseminated histoplasmosis is a rare cause of granulomatous, cholestatic liver disease. It can also manifest with gastrointestinal (GI) tract involvement, usually with ulceration or mucosal thickening, but is rarely reported as a cause of mass lesions in the GI tract. It is also very rare for disseminated histoplasmosis to present in an immunocompetent host. Case Presentation: We present a case of cholestatic liver disease and a small bowel mass in a 50-year-old male that has not previously been described in an immunocompetent host. Conclusion: Timely diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion, particularly if there has been exposure to high-risk environments such as contaminated soils, as delayed diagnosis is associated with significant mortality.

Source: Case Reports in Gastroenterology

DOI: 10.1159/000545824

Authors: Alice Leah Kerkham, Martin David Weltman, Zoe Jennings, Han Liem

Institution: Nepean Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Infections and Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,030