Granuloma and pseudogranuloma of the skin due to Microsporum canis. Successful management with local injections of miconazole.
A 25-year-old immunosuppressed woman with systemic lupus erythematosus experienced a chronic cutaneous and subcutaneous infection due to Microsporum canis. The clinical course and response to therapy of this extremely rare form of dermatophytosis are described.
D000328:Adult; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007267:Injections; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D008825:Miconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008864:Microsporum; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D008825:Miconazole