Recurring Multicentric Granulomatous Cryptococcomas in the Contralateral Cerebral Hemisphere in an Adult Immunocompetent Patient with Known Previous Disease

Tuberculous prostatitis is an uncommon form of tuberculosis infection. It is commonly seen in immunocompromised patients and in those of middle or advanced age. The diagnosis is often not straight forward due to the nature of its presentation. We report a case of tuberculous prostatitis in a young, healthy and immunocompetent patient, who initially presented with respiratory features, followed by episodes of seizures and testicular swelling. He was finally diagnosed with tuberculous prostatitis after prostatic biopsy. This case illustrates that in a high TB prevalence environment, when symptoms warrant, there should be a high clinical suspicion coupled with a thorough approach in order to arrive at a correct diagnosis of TB prostatitis.

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Severe Myelitis due to Chickenpox in an Immunocompetent Patient

The Bangkok Medical Journal ◽

10.31524/bkkmedj.2017.09.012 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (02) ◽

pp. 70-72

Author(s):

Kongkiat Kulkantrakorn ◽

Panee Sutamnartpong

Keyword(s):

Immunocompetent Patient

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A case of laryngeal candidiasis confined to vocal cord in an immunocompetent patient

Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology ◽

10.21593/kjhno/2018.34.2.39 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 34 (2) ◽

pp. 39-41

Author(s):

Bo Mun Kim ◽

Jeong Kyu Kim ◽

Ho Jin Son ◽

Bu Kwan Kil

Keyword(s):

Vocal Cord ◽

Immunocompetent Patient

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Candida albicans endocarditis involving a normal native aortic valve in an immunocompetent patient

BMJ Case Reports ◽

10.1136/bcr-2020-236902 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (11) ◽

pp. e236902

Author(s):

Taha Sheikh ◽

Jeremy C Tomcho ◽

Mohammed T Awad ◽

Syeda Ramsha Zaidi

Keyword(s):

Candida Albicans ◽

Mortality Rate ◽

Aortic Valve ◽

High Mortality ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Immunocompetent Patient ◽

Fungal Endocarditis ◽

Appropriate Treatment ◽

Mechanical Valves ◽

Serious Infection

Fungal endocarditis, specifically from Candida species, is a rare but serious infection with a high mortality rate. Most cases occur in bioprosthetic or mechanical valves and are uncommon in native, structurally normal valves. When Candida endocarditis is detected and appropriate treatment is initiated earlier, there is an improvement in mortality. While the recommendation is usually to treat with a combination of surgery and antifungal medications, patient comorbidities may limit treatment options.

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