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[Auricular sporotrichosis. Atypical case report simulating bacterial cellulitis]
Juan Ochoa-Reyes1, Ernesto Ramos-Martínez1, Rogelio Treviño-Rangel2
1Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Chih, México.
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of sporotrichosis, a fungal infection, presenting atypically in an elderly patient. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with itraconazole led to a full recovery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Background:
- Sporotrichosis is a prevalent subcutaneous mycosis in Mexico, typically associated with trauma.
- Atypical presentations can mimic other conditions, complicating diagnosis.
Observation:
- An elderly patient presented with preauricular cutaneous-fixed sporotrichosis resembling bacterial cellulitis.
- No history of trauma was reported.
- Biopsy revealed a suppurative granuloma with few yeast forms.
Findings:
- Culture and molecular methods confirmed *Sporothrix schenckii* as the causative agent.
- The patient achieved clinical and mycological cure after itraconazole treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering sporotrichosis in atypical cutaneous presentations, even without trauma history.
- Environmental factors in semi-arid regions with extreme weather may influence disease presentation.
- Accurate identification of *Sporothrix schenckii* is crucial for effective antifungal therapy.
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