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Tongue histoplasmosis mimicking malignancy
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Tongue histoplasmosis mimicking malignancy
J Assoc Physicians India.
2011 Sep.
Abstract
A 42 year old male presented with progressive difficulty in swallowing for the past 6 months. Oral examination revealed ulcer on right dorsum of tongue, which was mistaken for malignancy. Histopathology of incision biopsy specimen diagnosed it as histoplasmosis. The patient was put on oral itraconazole therapy and responded well to the treatment.
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