Prostatic involvement in disseminated paracoccidioidomycosis: An unusual presentation mimicking malignant neoplasm

Abstract

Paracoccidioidomycosis is a granulomatous fungal infection, endemic to Latin America, which has great economic impact. Prostatic involvement is rare and can simulate other conditions, which poses a diagnostic challenge for the clinician. This article describes the report of a case of disseminated paracoccidioidomycosis with prostatic involvement, initially confused with prostatic adenocarcinoma. We hope to contribute to the knowledge of this presentation as a differential diagnosis and reinforce the importance of thorough clinical investigation.

Keywords

• Paracoccidioides brasiliensis
• Paracoccidiomycosis
• Mycoses
• Neoplasm
• Prostate cancer