Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Danitza Lukac

Overview

Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with paracoccidioidomycosis. Different surgical procedures are usually reserved for patients with PMC sequelae.

Surgery

Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with paracoccidioidomycosis.
Different surgical procedures are usually reserved for patients with PMC sequelae, such as:
- Neuroparacoccidioidomycosis: If a granulomatous mass is found, exeresis may be needed. ^[1]
- Fibrosis: Surgery may be needed to alleviate symptoms.

References

↑ Teive HA, Arruda WO, Ramina R, Meneses MS, Bleggi-Torres LF, Telles-Filho FQ (1991). “Paracoccidioidomycosis granuloma simulating posterior fossa tumour”. J R Soc Med. 84 (9): 562–3. PMC 1293425. PMID 1941863.

[pmid1941863-1] Teive HA, Arruda WO, Ramina R, Meneses MS, Bleggi-Torres LF, Telles-Filho FQ (1991). “Paracoccidioidomycosis granuloma simulating posterior fossa tumour”. J R Soc Med. 84 (9): 562–3. PMC 1293425. PMID 1941863.

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