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

Med Mycol Case Rep. 2020 May 4:28:46-48. doi: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2020.04.006. eCollection 2020 Jun.

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: Mycoses; Neoplasm; Paracoccidioides brasiliensis; Paracoccidiomycosis; Prostate cancer.

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  • Case Reports