Multiple discharging sinuses: an unusual presentation caused by Absidia corymbifera.
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2007 Jul; 25(3): 291-3
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ABSTRACT
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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Asunto principal:
Humanos
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Masculino
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Anfotericina B
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Cicatriz
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Itraconazol
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Absidia
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Cigomicosis
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Úlcera de la Pierna
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Persona de Mediana Edad
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Asunto de la revista:
Microbiology
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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