Histoplasma capsulatum mimicking lung cancer in a returning traveller

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Histoplasmosis can present atypically. We demonstrate a case of an immunocompromised patient returning from Panama, presenting with: fever, respiratory symptoms, and lymphadenopathy, initially raising suspicion of pneumonia or malignancy. Diagnosis was delayed due to atypical presentation and limited tissue biopsies. Treatment challenges arose, requiring triazole therapy adjustments.

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