A Case of Cutaneous Alternariosis Treated with Fluconazole / 대한의진균학회지
Korean Journal of Medical Mycology
; : 182-187, 2010.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
Alternaria is a common saprophytic fungus found in the environment such as soil, air, and a variety of objects. The cutaneous infection caused by this fungus occurs more frequent in patients with immunocompromission than in immunocompetent people. We report a case of cutaneous alternariosis in a 63-year-old woman presented with a tender erythematous patch on the right forearm. She was on medication only for hypertension. Histopathologic examination showed a dermal mixed-cell infiltrate including multinucleated giant cells. PAS staining revealed fungal elements in the dermis. Microscopic examination of the colonies showed muriform conidia. A diagnosis of cutaneous infection due to Alternaria species was made on the basis of the above mentioned findings. Oral administration of fluconazole revealed resolution of her cutaneous lesion.
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Assunto principal:
Solo
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Esporos Fúngicos
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Fluconazol
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Células Gigantes
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Administração Oral
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Derme
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Alternaria
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Alternariose
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Antebraço
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Fungos
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Korean Journal of Medical Mycology
Ano de publicação:
2010
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Article