A Case of Cutaneous Protothecosis / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 648-651, 2006.
Artículo
en Coreano
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| ID: wpr-66093
ABSTRACT
Protothecosis is an unusual human infection caused by the achlorophyllic algae Prototheca, and most commonly by Prototheca wickerhamii. A 65-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of a painful, erythematous, non-healing, ulcerative plaque on the extensor surface of his left forearm. He was previously diagnosed with diabetes and iatrogenic Cushing syndrome. A skin biopsy specimen revealed characteristic morula-like sporangia in the dermis by PAS positive staining. Prototheca wickerhamii was identified by culture and biochemical studies. Initially, itraconazole was administered for 8 weeks, followed by fluconazole, and the patient's condition was greatly improved.
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Asunto principal:
Prototheca
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Piel
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Úlcera
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Biopsia
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Fluconazol
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Itraconazol
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Dermis
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Síndrome de Cushing
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Esporangios
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Antebrazo
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Anciano
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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