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¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, SDM College of Dental Sciences, Sattur, Dharwad, India. kirankuruba@rediffmail.com

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Phaeohyphomycosis, a fungal infection, can cause eye swelling and requires histopathology for diagnosis. This case highlights the importance of considering fungal infections in orbital masses.

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Area of Science:

Mycology
Ophthalmology
Pathology

Background:

Phaeohyphomycosis is caused by dematiaceous fungi, leading to subcutaneous and systemic infections.
It is often characterized as a histopathological entity rather than a distinct clinical presentation.

Observation:

A 29-year-old male presented with a year-long history of painful right eye swelling.
Computed tomography (CT) revealed abnormal hyperdense enhancing soft tissue in the right orbit.

Findings:

Histopathology showed granulomas with multinucleated giant cells and fungal hyphae.
Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain confirmed the presence of fungal hyphae.
The diagnosis of Phaeohyphomycosis was established based on clinical, CT, and histopathological findings.

Implications:

This case underscores the significance of including fungal infections in the differential diagnosis of orbital masses.
Accurate histopathological examination is crucial for diagnosing Phaeohyphomycosis.