Laryngeal Histoplasmosis in an Immunocompromised Host

Abstract

Laryngeal histoplasmosis is a rare manifestation of histoplasmosis infection and presents as a diagnostic challenge. It has been documented to occur in immunocompromised and immunocompetent hosts. This is a case of laryngeal histoplasmosis in a patient with idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia, an immunocompromising condition that presents similarly to HIV. There is no known cause or standardized treatment of idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia, which leaves patients at risk for opportunistic infections and malignancy.