Chromoblastomycosis with skeletal involvement: A case report | Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2016

Author(s)

Sania Javaid Department of Dermatology, Services Institute of Medical Sciences/Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Saelah Batool Department of Dermatology, Services Institute of Medical Sciences/Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Shahbaz Aman Department of Dermatology, Services Institute of Medical Sciences/Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic cutaneous and subcutaneous infection of tropical and subtropical climates, caused by dematiaceous (black pigmented) fungi. Infection is thought to be secondary to trauma or autoinoculation. It rarely involves other organ systems of the body especially underlying bones. Many cases with similar and additional features have been reported. We describe one case of this infection in a 20-year-old female with skeletal changes along with review of literature.

Publication Details

Page(s) 379-382

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Volume: 26, Issue: 4, Year: 2016

Keywords

dematiaceous fungi Chromoblastomycosis skeletal involvement

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