| Literature DB >> 6686345 |
R Busapakum, U Youngchaiyud, S Sriumpai, G Segretain, H Fromentin.
Abstract
The first fatal case of disseminated infection due to Conidiobolus incongruus is reported. The patient presented with a subcutaneous mass, febrility, weight loss, cough and hemoptysis. Histological examination of skin and subcutaneous tissue, lung, lymph nodes, esophagus, liver and jejunum showed a granulomatous reaction with bright eosinophilic amorphous material and broad hyphae. A fungus cultured from skin and subcutaneous tissue was identified as Conidiobolus incongruus.Entities:
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6686345
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Sabouraudia ISSN: 0036-2174