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- Title
Ulcerated Lesion of the Tongue as Manifestation of Systemic Coccidioidomycosis.
- Authors
Mendez, Luis A.; Flores, Sergio A.; Martinez, Ricardo; de Almeida, Oslei Paes
- Abstract
Systemic mycoses and their oral manifestations are very rare. We present a case of a 60-year-old man with an ulcerated lesion on the lateral border of the tongue. Histologic studies revealed a granulomatous fungal infection by Coccidioides immitis. After pharmacological treatment, the lesion resolved. Recently, northern Mexico has been reported to be an endemic zone of C. immitis infections; therefore it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of mouth lesions. A comprehensive clinical history, physical exploration, and complementary studies are essential for an accurate diagnosis.
- Subjects
MEXICO; COCCIDIOIDOMYCOSIS; ORAL manifestations of general diseases; TONGUE physiology; DRUG therapy; PUBLIC health; DIAGNOSIS; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Case Reports in Medicine, 2017, p1
- ISSN
1687-9627
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1155/2017/1489501