Histoplasmosis: An oral malignancy-like clinical picture

Abstract

HIV-associated histoplasmosis is mainly misdiagnosed for granulomatous diseases, such as tuberculosis. Nonetheless, malignancy-like lesions have been reported sporadically in HIV-infected patients. Although the main reported lesions are erosive or ulcerated, here a rare case of oral tumor is reported. This case raises the awareness of this presentation, and the importance of accurate identification in the laboratory. Performing systematic specific stains for fungal elements and culture on tissue samples ensures accurate differential diagnosis.

Keywords

• Histoplasma capsulatum
• Histoplasmosis
• HIV
• Oral
• Differential diagnosis