Lobomycosis: exuberant presentation with malignant transformation,

• Main Authors: Wanessa da Costa Lima (Author), Sidharta Quercia Gadelha (Author), Mara Lúcia Gomes de Souza (Author), Virginia Vilasboas Figueiras (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Lobomycosis is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by the yeast Lacazia loboi, typically found in tropical and subtropical geographical areas. Transmission occurs through traumatic inoculation into the skin, especially in exposed areas, of men who work in contact with the soil. Lesions...