Multiple discharging sinuses: an unusual presentation caused by Absidia corymbifera.

Kindo, A J; Shams, N R; Srinivasan, V; Kalyani, J; Mallika, M

Kindo, A J; Shams, N R; Srinivasan, V; Kalyani, J; Mallika, M.

Indian J Med Microbiol ; 2007 Jul; 25(3): 291-3

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-53976

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A case of zygomycosis presenting with non-healing multiple discharging sinuses in a diabetic patient is reported here. The debrided tissue on histopathological examination revealed dense infiltration with aseptate fungal hyphae. Potassium hydroxide mount showed hyaline aseptate hyphae suggestive of zygomycosis. On culture, Absidia corymbifera was isolated. The patient responded to surgical debridement and therapy with amphotericin B followed by itraconazole.

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Absidia/drug effects; Amphotericin B/therapeutic use; Antifungal Agents/therapeutic use; Cicatrix/etiology; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Itraconazole/therapeutic use; Leg Ulcer/etiology; Male; Middle Aged; Zygomycosis/complications

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Humans / Male / Amphotericin B / Cicatrix / Itraconazole / Absidia / Zygomycosis / Diagnosis, Differential / Leg Ulcer / Middle Aged Type of study: Diagnostic study Language: English Journal: Indian J Med Microbiol Journal subject: Microbiology Year: 2007 Type: Article

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