A further indigenous case of 'North American' blastomycosis from South Africa. Importance of skin lesions in early diagnosis.
A case of disseminated blastomycosis is reported. The patient presented with lung involvement, lupus vulgaris-like lesions, mainly of the face, and subcutaneous abscesses overlying areas of bone destruction. The diagnosis was confirmed by mycological microscopy and culture of skin material from involved areas. The importance of early diagnosis and the favourable response to treatment are emphasized.
D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001759:Blastomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013019:South Africa
D000666:Amphotericin B; D007654:Ketoconazole