[Chromomycosis: 2 cases].
We report two cases of chromomycosis due to Fonsecaea pedrosoi and Cladosporium herbarum, observed in two women from the Tlemcen region. Due to the wart-like or nodular lesions, these case were mistaken for other skin diseases with similar manifestations, particularly verrucous tuberculosis and cutaneous leishmaniasis. The histology revealed fumagoid bodies leading to the identification of the causative agents. Chromomycosis is rare in Algeria although 3 cases have been observed in our area since 1989. The physician should be aware of this diagnosis.
Boudghène-Stambouli
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Service de Dermato-Vénéréologie, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Tlemcen, Algérie.
Mérad-Boudia
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D000368:Aged; D002862:Chromoblastomycosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged
Chromomycose: 2 observations.