Sporotrichosis atypical presentation as a soft tissue tumour
The Malaysian Journal of Pathology
;
: 143-5, 2009.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Sporotrichosis is a mycosis caused by a saprophytic dimorphic fungus named Sporothrix schenckii. Infections occur following traumatic inoculation of fungus from plants and infected cat bites and scratches. We report a case of a farmer who presented with a solitary subcutaneous nodule initially diagnosed as a soft tissue tumour. A history of agricultural activity and feline contact should draw the clinician's attention to sporotrichosis, as the diagnosis can be easily missed in atypical cases. The diagnosis, microbiology and management of the case are discussed.
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Main subject:
Soft Tissue Neoplasms
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Sporotrichosis
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Sporothrix
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Biopsy, Needle
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Diagnosis, Differential
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
The Malaysian Journal of Pathology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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