SUBCUTANEOUS PHYCOMYCOSIS: A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Subcutaneous Phycomycosis is a rare tropical Mycoses characterized by the development of a chronic, firm swelling of the subcutaneous tissue. Infection caused by Basidiobolus species commonly affects young children. In this article we present a case of Subcutaneous Phycomycosis which presented as a diffuse swelling in the posterior aspect of the knee. Early diagnosis and treatment with Itraconazole caused complete clearance of the lesion. We highlight the merits of accurate diagnosis and early therapeutic intervention in this rare case.
Authors and Affiliations
Thilak Sundararaj| Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Meenakshi Medical College & Research Institute, Enathur, Kanchipuram,Tamilnadu, Corresponding author email: drthilakderm@gmail.com, Meera Govindaraju| Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Meenakshi Medical College & Research Institute, Enathur, Kanchipuram,Tamilnadu, Brindha Thangaraj| PostGraduate Student, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Meenakshi Medical College & Research Institute, Enathur, Kanchipuram,Tamilnadu
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