Abstract:Histoplasmosis is commonly a self-limited fungal disease that primarily affects the lung and reticuloendothelial system. Cardiac involvement by histoplasmosis is uncommon. In this report, we provide a detailed description of severe pulmonary histoplasmosis complicated by the disease involvement of the free wall of the right ventricle. A 55-year-old female presented with cough, fevers, dyspnea, and 30-pound unintentional weight loss in 6 months. Her past medical history was significant for supraventricular tach… Show more
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