Differential Diagnosis for Patient with Diabetes, Mucormycosis Infection in Kidney, and Calcified Granuloma in Lower Lung
- Single Most Likely Diagnosis
- Histoplasmosis: This is a fungal infection that can cause calcified granulomas in the lungs and is more likely in immunocompromised patients, such as those with diabetes. The presence of mucormycosis, another fungal infection, suggests an immunocompromised state, making histoplasmosis a plausible diagnosis.
- Other Likely Diagnoses
- Tuberculosis (TB): TB can cause calcified granulomas in the lungs and is a common infection in immunocompromised patients. The patient's diabetes and mucormycosis infection increase the likelihood of TB.
- Coccidioidomycosis: This fungal infection is common in certain regions and can cause calcified granulomas in the lungs. Immunocompromised patients, such as those with diabetes, are more susceptible to severe forms of the disease.
- Do Not Miss Diagnoses
- Cryptococcosis: Although less common, cryptococcosis is a potentially deadly fungal infection that can cause lung lesions and is more likely in immunocompromised patients. Missing this diagnosis could be fatal.
- Nocardiosis: This bacterial infection can cause lung lesions and is more common in immunocompromised patients. It can be deadly if not treated promptly.
- Rare Diagnoses
- Blastomycosis: This fungal infection can cause calcified granulomas in the lungs but is less common than other fungal infections. It is still a possibility in immunocompromised patients.
- Paracoccidioidomycosis: This fungal infection is rare in most regions but can cause lung lesions and is more common in immunocompromised patients. It is an important consideration in patients with a travel history to endemic areas.