Case for diagnosis. Ulcer and papular lesions in a patient with diabetes mellitus. protothecosis
An. bras. dermatol
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96(5): 613-616, Sept.-Oct. 2021. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Protothecosis is a rare disease caused by achlorophilic algae of the genus Prototheca spp. In general, three clinical forms are observed cutaneous, articular and systemic. The cutaneous form is the most common one. This study describes a patient with isolated erythematous papules and erythematous papular plaques in the scapular regions, with a previous histopathological diagnosis of cryptococcosis. New tests were conclusive for the diagnosis of protothecosis, caused by Prototheca wickerhamii.
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Main subject:
Prototheca
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Skin Diseases, Infectious
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Diabetes Mellitus
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fundação de Dermatologia Tropical e Venereologia Alfredo da Matta/BR
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