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P V S Prasad1, Elizabeth K Paul, Raj V George

  • 1Department of Dermatology and Pathology, Raja Muthiah Medical College & Hospital, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar- 608 002, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|July 28, 2007
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Subcutaneous phycomycosis is a rare fungal infection. This case report details a child

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Dermatology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Subcutaneous phycomycosis is an uncommon fungal infection.
  • It typically presents as a localized skin infection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of subcutaneous phycomycosis in a pediatric patient.
  • To discuss the treatment and outcome of this rare entity.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a one-and-a-half-year-old child with chest wall subcutaneous phycomycosis.
  • Surgical excision of the lesion.
  • Treatment with oral potassium iodide.

Main Results:

  • The initial surgical excision resulted in a recurrence of the subcutaneous phycomycosis.

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  • Complete resolution of the disease was achieved with oral potassium iodide therapy.

    • Conclusions:

    • Subcutaneous phycomycosis, though rare, can occur in children.
    • Oral potassium iodide is an effective treatment for subcutaneous phycomycosis, even after surgical recurrence.