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Journal of ENT and Allied Sciences 10(2):p 43-48, July - Dec. 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/rjeas.2456.5024.10225.1
Case Report
Primary Laryngeal Histoplasmosis
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Journal of ENT and Allied Sciences 10(2):p 43-48, July - Dec. 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/rjeas.2456.5024.10225.1
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Keshav Gupta. Primary Laryngeal Histoplasmosis. RFP J ENT Allied Sci 2025; 10(2): 43–48Timeline
Received : May 12, 2025
Accepted : June 02, 2025
Published : December 25, 2025
Abstract
Background: Histoplasma Capsulatum (HC) is a fungus known to infect the immunocompromised. It is present in bird droppings and soil. The fungus causes lung, eye and laryngeal infections in patients with poor immunity. Primary laryngeal histoplasmosis is a rare disease. Less than 100 cases have been recorded worldwide so far. Methods: A 68-year-old male with an undiagnosed laryngeal mass came with stridor. He was managed with emergency tracheostomy and repeat histopathological evaluation. This was confirmed as a case of primary laryngeal histoplasmosis. He improved withina few weeks with antifungal therapy. Discussion: The histopathological proof is necessary for its diagnosis. Once diagnosed, a few doses of the specific antifungal medicine do wonders. And that’s where we want your attention. Conclusion: A high degree of suspicion is required for its diagnosis. Treatment is quite simple. However, misdiagnosis and unnecessary interventions complicate its management.
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Keshav Gupta. Primary Laryngeal Histoplasmosis. RFP J ENT Allied Sci 2025; 10(2): 43–48
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/rjeas.2456.5024.10225.1
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