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Paracoccidioidomycosis surgery

Introduction

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

  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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