Phaeomycotic cyst (chromoblastomycosis) of the neck.
An unusual fungal infection of the neck caused by Phialophora verrucosa (chromoblastomycosis) is presented. The patient acquired this fungus by cutting his chin on a wooden floor. Surgical and medical therapy of this unusual disease is discussed.
Gruber
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Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics, IL.
Rippon
J W
JW
Dayal
V S
VS
D000061:Accidents, Home; D000328:Adult; D002680:Chin / Q000293:injuries*; D002862:Chromoblastomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck