2021
DOI: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_294_20
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Pleomorphic and Widespread Lesions of Phaeohyphomycosis in a Leprosy Patient on Corticosteroid

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“…Phaeohyphomycosis is described as infection by dematiaceous fungi of Exophiala, Alternaria, Cladophialophora, Lomentospora and Curvularia genera [ 8 ]. Cutaneous involvement can present as papules, nodules, non-healing ulcers, abscess, cysts and sinues [ 1 ]. Patients with immunosuppression (primary or secondary), residence in tropical and temperate climates and agricultural work are predisposed to infection.…”
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“…Phaeohyphomycosis is described as infection by dematiaceous fungi of Exophiala, Alternaria, Cladophialophora, Lomentospora and Curvularia genera [ 8 ]. Cutaneous involvement can present as papules, nodules, non-healing ulcers, abscess, cysts and sinues [ 1 ]. Patients with immunosuppression (primary or secondary), residence in tropical and temperate climates and agricultural work are predisposed to infection.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Cystic lesions commonly encountered in leprosy are nerve abscess, or bone cyst and phaeohyphomycotic cysts rarely [ 1 , 9 , 12 ]. FNAC with special staining helps in confirming diagnosis.…”
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