抄録
A 52-year-old man who had lived in Brazil from 1957 through 1994 visited our department on June 17, 1997 because of a rough palate. On presentation, a 63× 29 mm ulcerative granulomatous lesion was observed in the palate. Histopathological examination revealed yeast cells with multiple budding. Paracoccidioidomycosis was diagnosed on the basis of the patients history, histological findings, and a positive reaction for Paracoccidioides brasiliensis antigen on immunodiffusion tests.
Paracoccidioidomycosis is endemic in Latin America, and all cases reported in Japan were contracted abroad. This is the 14th case of paracoccidioidomycosis reported in Japan.
