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Treatment-Resistant Chromoblastomycosis Successfully Managed With Surgical Excision.
Matthew B Martinelli1,2, Clay J Cockerell3, Philip R Cohen4,5
1Natural Science, Highland Park High School, Dallas, USA.
Cureus
|December 16, 2024
Summary
Chromoblastomycosis, a fungal skin infection, is uncommon in non-endemic areas. This case study highlights successful surgical excision for a refractory forearm infection in an immunocompetent patient.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic fungal infection caused by dematiaceous fungi, typically affecting agricultural workers in tropical/subtropical regions.
- It's classified as a neglected tropical and occupational disease, often presenting on lower extremities with varied cutaneous lesions.
- Diagnosis relies on identifying sclerotic (Medlar/muriform) bodies or pigmented hyphae in biopsy specimens.

