Ann Dermatol.  2016 Apr;28(2):273-274. 10.5021/ad.2016.28.2.273.

A Case of Cutaneous Protothecosis in an Immunocompetent Patient

• Woo JY
• Suhng EA
• Byun JY
• Choi HY
• Sung SH
• Choi YW

• KMID: 2171398
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2016.28.2.273

Abstract

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MeSH Terms

Humans

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Several crusted papules on an erythematous telangiectactic patch on the anterior neck and upper chest. (B) Close-up view. (C) Improved skin lesion with fibrotic scar after treatment with oral itraconazole 200 mg/day and topical sertaconazole application for 3 months.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Granulomatous inflammation with necrosis in the dermis (H&E, ×12.5). (B) Multiple sporangia with in morula-like or cartwheel-like appearance (arrow) (H&E, ×400). (C) Multiple morula-like appearances highlighted by Periodic acid-Schiff stain (×400).

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