Chromoblastomycosis with skeletal involvement: A case report
Keywords:
Chromoblastomycosis, dematiaceous fungi, skeletal involvementAbstract
Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic cutaneous and subcutaneous infection of tropical and subtropical climates, caused by dematiaceous (black pigmented) fungi. Infection is thought to be secondary to trauma or autoinoculation. It rarely involves other organ systems of the body especially underlying bones. Many cases with similar and additional features have been reported. We describe one case of this infection in a 20-year-old female with skeletal changes along with review of literature.References
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