Chromoblastomycosis, Fungal Infection, Deep - DermAtlas

Contributor

Adrienne Rencic, MD, PhD

Diagnosis

chromoblastomycosis fungal infection, deep

Body Site

leg ankle

Age

50 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

Color

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

Comments

A 50 year old renal transplant patient developed slow growing nodules on her leg which were resistant to antibiotic therapy. A skin biopsy demonstrated granulomatous inflammation with dematiaceous sclerotic bodies or medlar bodies often referred to as "copper pennies." Culture results are pending.

Description

violaceous nodules with thick overlying verrucous crust extending up the leg from the ankle

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1/6/2001 12:01:17

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