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Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Cyphellophora pluriseptata.
Eur J Dermatol. 2002 Jan-Feb; 12(1):103-6.EJ

Abstract

We present the first case of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Cyphellophora pluriseptata, a fungus described in 1986 by DeVries. The patient was apparently healthy and presented an extensive infiltration of the left ear simulating borderline leprosy. Microscopically a heavy infiltration of lymphocytes admixed with multinucleated giant cells in the dermis was observed in the absence of abscesses. The histopathological diagnosis was achieved through the finding of dematiaceous hyphae. Based on a review of the specific literature the authors discuss the unusual aspects of this case and emphasize the importance of isolating the etiologic agent in cases of phaeohyphomycosis.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Bittencourt AL
Department of Pathology, Hospital Pr. Edgard Santos, Serviço de Anatomia Patológica, Rua Augusto Viana s/n, Canela CEP: 40110-160 Salvador-Bahia, Brazil. achilea@uol.com.br
Machado PR
No affiliation info available
Araujo MG
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultAntifungal AgentsDermatomycosesEar DiseasesEar, ExternalHumansItraconazoleMaleMitosporic Fungi

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

11809611

Citation

Bittencourt, Achiléa L., et al. "Subcutaneous Phaeohyphomycosis Caused By Cyphellophora Pluriseptata." European Journal of Dermatology : EJD, vol. 12, no. 1, 2002, pp. 103-6.
Bittencourt AL, Machado PR, Araujo MG. Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Cyphellophora pluriseptata. Eur J Dermatol. 2002;12(1):103-6.
Bittencourt, A. L., Machado, P. R., & Araujo, M. G. (2002). Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Cyphellophora pluriseptata. European Journal of Dermatology : EJD, 12(1), 103-6.
Bittencourt AL, Machado PR, Araujo MG. Subcutaneous Phaeohyphomycosis Caused By Cyphellophora Pluriseptata. Eur J Dermatol. 2002 Jan-Feb;12(1):103-6. PubMed PMID: 11809611.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Cyphellophora pluriseptata. AU - Bittencourt,Achiléa L, AU - Machado,Paulo R L, AU - Araujo,Maria G S, PY - 2002/1/26/pubmed PY - 2002/4/24/medline PY - 2002/1/26/entrez SP - 103 EP - 6 JF - European journal of dermatology : EJD JO - Eur J Dermatol VL - 12 IS - 1 N2 - We present the first case of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Cyphellophora pluriseptata, a fungus described in 1986 by DeVries. The patient was apparently healthy and presented an extensive infiltration of the left ear simulating borderline leprosy. Microscopically a heavy infiltration of lymphocytes admixed with multinucleated giant cells in the dermis was observed in the absence of abscesses. The histopathological diagnosis was achieved through the finding of dematiaceous hyphae. Based on a review of the specific literature the authors discuss the unusual aspects of this case and emphasize the importance of isolating the etiologic agent in cases of phaeohyphomycosis. SN - 1167-1122 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/11809611/Subcutaneous_phaeohyphomycosis_caused_by_Cyphellophora_pluriseptata_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -