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Sporotrichosis in an unusual location - Case report
Reis, Brisa Dondoni; Cobucci, Fernanda Oliveira; Zacaron, Luciana Helena; D'Acri, Antonio Macedo; Lima, Ricardo Barbosa; Martins, Carlos José.
  • Reis, Brisa Dondoni; Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Cobucci, Fernanda Oliveira; Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Zacaron, Luciana Helena; Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • D'Acri, Antonio Macedo; Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Lima, Ricardo Barbosa; Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Martins, Carlos José; Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro. BR
An. bras. dermatol ; 90(3,supl.1): 84-87, May-June 2015. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-755747
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Sporotrichosis is the most common subcutaneous mycosis. It is caused by the dimorphic fungus Sporothrix schenckii, and the infection is usually acquired by traumatic inoculation. We describe a case of sporotrichosis in an uncommon location with an unusual mode of transmission. A 49-year-old female patient who lived in an urban area of Rio de Janeiro presented with involvement of the left ear. No history of contact with soil, plants or animals was elicited. The suspected source of infection was a pair of handmade wooden earrings. The delay in the diagnosis and treatment resulted in higher morbidity, unsightly scarring and loss of ear lobe.

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sporotrichosis / Ear Auricle Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sporotrichosis / Ear Auricle Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro/BR