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Majocchi's granuloma in a 3-year-old boy
Wen-Wei Feng1, Hsiu-Chao Chen, Hung-Chi Chen
1Department of Dermatology, E-Da Hospital/I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. wwfeng@ntu.edu.tw
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
|June 29, 2006
Summary
A pediatric case of Majocchi
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Majocchi's granuloma is a fungal infection affecting the hair follicles.
- It commonly presents as papulonodular lesions on the lower extremities.
- Trichophyton tonsurans is a frequent causative agent, particularly in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of Majocchi's granuloma in a pediatric patient.
- To describe the clinical presentation and diagnostic considerations.
- To outline the treatment and outcome.
Main Methods:
- A clinical case presentation of a 3-year-old boy.
- Diagnostic assessment of a large papulonodular lesion on the shin.
- Treatment with oral griseofulvin and topical antifungal/corticosteroid agents.
Main Results:
- A 15 x 15-cm papulonodular lesion was identified.
- The lesion was diagnosed as Majocchi's granuloma due to Trichophyton tonsurans.
- Successful resolution of the lesion was observed after 8 weeks of combination therapy.
Conclusions:
- Majocchi's granuloma is a treatable condition in pediatric patients.
- Combination therapy with oral and topical agents can be effective.
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.
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