Elastin fibers resembling Sporothrix schenkii in the skin of a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
We describe a patient with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who presented with an erythematous skin rash on his trunk and extremities. Initial histologic examination of a skin biopsy revealed silver-staining elements resembling Sporothrix schenkii. Additional histochemical and ultrastructural studies revealed that these elements were elastin fibers rather than fungi. The literature describing pseudofungal infections is reviewed.
Skrade
J
J
Department of Pathology, Truman Medical Center, University of Missouri, Kansas City 64108, USA.
Papasian
C J
CJ
Harper
D M
DM
Kragel
P J
PJ
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D004549:Elastin / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012834:Silver; D012867:Skin / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D013175:Sporothrix / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D013194:Staining and Labeling
D012834:Silver; D004549:Elastin