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Published in: Infection 6/2018

01-12-2018 | Images in Infection

Progressive ulcer on the tongue due to local histoplasmosis

Authors: Alfred L. Bissinger, Thorsten Biegner, Matthias Frank, Peter G. Kremsner

Published in: Infection | Issue 6/2018

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A 51-year-old European in reduced general condition attended our clinic in October 2015 with a progressive ulcer (4 × 4 cm) on the tongue and ulceration in the corner of the mouth, spreading since half a year (Fig. 1). He reported pain and weight loss (− 5 kg). Only arterial hypertension was pre-existing. Remarkably, several parakeets lived in his household. History revealed travels to Northern Africa and multiple stays in India up to the year 2010. …
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Metadata
Title
Progressive ulcer on the tongue due to local histoplasmosis
Authors
Alfred L. Bissinger
Thorsten Biegner
Matthias Frank
Peter G. Kremsner
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Infection / Issue 6/2018
Print ISSN: 0300-8126
Electronic ISSN: 1439-0973
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-018-1187-4

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