Histoplasma capsulatum necrotizing myofascitis of the upper extremity

Ann Plast Surg. 1996 Mar;36(3):330-3. doi: 10.1097/00000637-199603000-00019.

Abstract

Necrotizing myofascial fungal infections of the upper extremity is a rare event even in immunocompromised hosts. We report the course of a renal transplant patient who developed extensive necrotizing myofascial infection of an upper extremity secondary to Histoplasma capsulatum. Initial, functional, upper limb salvage was achieved after aggressive surgical debridement and high doses of amphotericin B. The patient ultimately succumbed to systemic fungal sepsis. The etiology and treatment of these infections are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amphotericin B / administration & dosage
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Debridement
  • Fasciitis / pathology
  • Fasciitis / surgery*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Forearm / pathology
  • Forearm / surgery*
  • Histoplasmosis / pathology
  • Histoplasmosis / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myositis / pathology
  • Myositis / surgery*
  • Necrosis
  • Opportunistic Infections / pathology
  • Opportunistic Infections / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / pathology
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery

Substances

  • Amphotericin B