Paracoccidioidomycosis: sarcoid-like form in childhood
- PMID: 22714772
- DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962012000300025
Paracoccidioidomycosis: sarcoid-like form in childhood
Abstract
Paracoccidioidomycosis is a chronic, subacute or rarely acute mycosis, with visceral and cutaneous involvement. It is potentially fatal. Children account for about 5-10% of cases. In this study, we describe the relevance of discussing possible differential diagnoses as well as the importance of early treatment.