Rapid resolution of subcutaneous phycomycosis in a child: A case report

Autor: Balachandra Suryakant Ankad, Varsha R Koti, Vikram Nagathan, Anand B Janagond, Balkrishna P Nikam
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, Vol 15, Iss 3, Pp 327-329 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0974-2077
DOI: 10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_93_21
Popis: Subcutaneous phycomycosis is a rare saprophytic fungal infection. We herein report a case of subcutaneous phycomycosis with stony hard swelling on the chest wall as an unusual site of infection. Diagnosis was made based on the clinical, histopathological, and culture studies. Oral treatment with itraconazole resulted in rapid resolution of lesion.
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