Subcutaneous phaeomycotic cyst: a case report

Phaeohyphomycosis refers to infection of tissues by dematiaceous fungi which occur most commonly due to traumatic inoculation of fungi. A host reaction to these fungi can ultimately lead to the formation of a cystic cavity or abscess. Here we present a 71 year old woman who presented with a nodular...

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Main Authors: Archana Shivamurthy (Author), Shaila Talengala Bhat (Author), Padmapriya Jaiprakash (Author)
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Published: Our Dermatology Online, 2014-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Phaeohyphomycosis refers to infection of tissues by dematiaceous fungi which occur most commonly due to traumatic inoculation of fungi. A host reaction to these fungi can ultimately lead to the formation of a cystic cavity or abscess. Here we present a 71 year old woman who presented with a nodular swelling over the left elbow. A surgical excision was performed. On histopathological examination she was found to have a subcutaneous phaeomycotic cyst..
Item Description:10.7241/ourd.20143.68
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