| Literature DB >> 22682188 |
Edoardo Torres-Guerrero1, Rafael Isa-Isa, Mariel Isa, Roberto Arenas.
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Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic, subcutaneous mycosis, characterized by verrucous nodular lesions, usually involving the legs and mainly caused by Fonsecaea, Phialophora, and Cladophialophora spp. The characteristic finding on direct examination or biopsy specimen is the presence of fumagoid cells or Medlar bodies. Chromoblastomycosis can be refractory to medical treatment. Therapeutic options include oral itraconazole, terbinafine, or 5-fluocytosine, alone or combined with surgery or cryosurgery.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22682188 DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2011.09.011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Dermatol ISSN: 0738-081X Impact factor: 3.541