Paracoccidioidomycosis with cholestatic syndrome and duodenal involvement

Authors

  • Nicolas Albuquerque Weidebach Instituto de Infectologia Emílio Ribas, Doenças Infecciosas - São Paulo - SP - Brasil
  • Gabriela Queiroz Fontes Instituto de Infectologia Emílio Ribas, Doenças Infecciosas - São Paulo - SP - Brasil
  • José Celso Ardengh Instituto de Infectologia Emílio Ribas, Endoscopia - São Paulo - SP - Brasil
  • Richard Calanca Instituto de Infectologia Emílio Ribas, Endoscopia - São Paulo - SP - Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/2764-734X.e20250352

Keywords:

Paracoccidioidomycosis, Tuberculosis, Pulmonary, Cholestasis, Extrahepatic, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal, Case Reports

Abstract

Paracoccidioidomycosis is an endemic systemic mycosis in Brazil, presenting as both acute and chronic forms, commonly associated with pulmonary infiltrates and exuberant skin and mucosal lesions. The intestinal form is rare, accounting for less than 1% of cases, and it can mimic diseases such as carcinoma, tuberculosis, and inflammatory bowel disease. We present an atypical case of paracoccidioidomycosis with duodenal involvement and cholestatic syndrome in a patient without known immunosuppression and with concomitant pulmonary tuberculosis, who showed a good response to specific treatment.

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Published

2025-05-09

How to Cite

Weidebach, N. A., Fontes, G. Q., Ardengh, J. C., & Calanca, R. (2025). Paracoccidioidomycosis with cholestatic syndrome and duodenal involvement. Infections in Evidence, 4, e20250352. https://doi.org/10.5935/2764-734X.e20250352

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Vol. 4 (2025)

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