Abstract
Scedosporium apiospermum is a ubiquitous soil fungus with a worldwide distribution. It can cause a wide range of clinical disease, from cutaneous and subcutaneous infections, to pneumonia, brain abscess, and life threatening systemic illness. The diagnosis of cutaneous disease is with biopsy and culture. We discuss the case of an elderly immunocompromised woman who presented with a persistent erythematous plaque on the elbow after minor trauma. A biopsy revealed Scedosporium apiospermum. Treatment usually requires surgical resection in conjunction with antifungal therapy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | Dermatology online journal |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Apr 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology