Superficial and deep granulomatous lesions caused by Trichophyton violaceum.
A patient with cutaneous and reticulo-endothelial lesions, lymphadenopathy and osteitis caused by Trichophyton violaceum is presented. Two types of skin lesions were found: 1. Erythematous, scaly plaques on the arms, chest and abdomen; 2. areas of diffuse infiltration, granulomatous ulceration, fistulation and destruction of the sternal bone. Long-term treatment with penicillin, streptomycin, sulfonamides, and griseofulvin, gave temporary improvement.
D000328:Adult; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D012157:Mononuclear Phagocyte System / Q000473:pathology; D010000:Osteitis / Q000209:etiology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014005:Tinea / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology