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Deep Dermal Injection As a Model of Candida albicans Skin Infection for Histological Analyses

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Chromomycosis: Subcutaneous cystic type.

S N Agrawal¹, P R Bhise, P R Sony

¹Departments of Dermatology, Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Medical College, Amravati - 444603,, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology

|September 30, 2010

Summary

A rare subcutaneous cystic chromomycosis infection in a farmer presented as a recurring palm cyst. Diagnosis was confirmed through histopathology and microbiological examination, highlighting this uncommon fungal infection.

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Deep Dermal Injection As a Model of Candida albicans Skin Infection for Histological Analyses

Deep Dermal Injection As a Model of Candida albicans Skin Infection for Histological Analyses

Published on: June 13, 2018

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Mycology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Chromomycosis is a chronic fungal infection typically affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissues.
Subcutaneous cystic chromomycosis is a rare presentation, often misdiagnosed or challenging to treat.
Recurrent lesions can complicate management and necessitate accurate etiological diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of rare subcutaneous cystic chromomycosis.
To highlight the diagnostic challenges and histopathological findings.
To emphasize the importance of microbiological examination in identifying the causative agent.

Main Methods:

Clinical presentation of a solitary, asymptomatic, recurrent cystic lesion on the palm.
Surgical excision of the cyst.
Histopathological examination of the excised tissue.
Microbiological culture and analysis for fungal identification.

Main Results:

A 38-year-old male farmer presented with a four-year history of a recurrent palm cyst.
Histopathology and microbiological examination confirmed the diagnosis of subcutaneous cystic chromomycosis.
The causative fungal species was identified, though not specified in the abstract.

Conclusions:

Subcutaneous cystic chromomycosis is an uncommon but important differential diagnosis for chronic, recurrent skin lesions.
Accurate histopathological and microbiological evaluation is crucial for definitive diagnosis and appropriate management.
This case underscores the need for considering rare fungal infections in persistent dermatological conditions.