Disseminated histoplasmosis with gastrointestinal involvement in a patient with HIV: Case report and systematic review of the literature

Key Points

• Gastrointestinal involvement is a significant complication of disseminated histoplasmosis in HIV patients, leading to severe outcomes.
• The case illustrates key symptoms like abdominal pain and weight loss, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and intervention.
• Assessment through clinical presentation and diagnostic tests confirmed disseminated histoplasmosis, which is commonly seen in immunocompromised individuals.
• This finding highlights a need for increased awareness and research on gastrointestinal manifestations of disseminated histoplasmosis in HIV contexts.