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.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7225591 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mmcr.2020.04.006 | DOI Listing |
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