1.
Mycopathologia
; 172(1): 69-72, 2011 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21327788
ABSTRACT
Subcutaneous chromoblastomycosis is an infection commonly seen in tropical and subtropical climates, usually caused by trauma with vegetables and often affects the host's lower limbs. We report a case of auricular chromoblastomycosis in a 67-year-old man and discuss the rarity of this clinical manifestation of chromoblastomycosis in the medical literature. In the present case, the etiologic agent was Fonsecaea pedrosoi, the most common agent found in Brazil.
Subject(s)
Ascomycota/isolation & purification , Chromoblastomycosis/diagnosis , Ear Auricle/microbiology , Ear Auricle/pathology , Aged , Antifungal Agents/administration & dosage , Brazil , Chromoblastomycosis/therapy , Cryotherapy/methods , Histocytochemistry , Humans , Itraconazole/administration & dosage , Male , Microscopy
2.
Int J Trichology
; 3(2): 121-2, 2011 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22223977
ABSTRACT
Hair casts or pseudonits are thin, elongated, cylindrical concretions that encircle the hair shaft and can be easily dislodged. A case of pseudonits in a 9-year-old girl is reported. Though not unusual, false diagnoses are common.
