title: [Subcutaneous phycomycosis successfully treated with itraconazole].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  We report a case of basidiobolomycosis (subcutaneous phycomycosis), an uncommon deep mycosis in the entomophtoromycosis group.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 12-year-old girl presented a deep skin infiltration involving the back and buttocks. Histology reported filamentous formations without septa surrounded by Splendore-Hoepple phenomenon, the characteristic aspect of entomophtoromycosis. Outcome was favorable after treatment with itraconazole.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Basidiobolomycosis is a deep mycosis rarely observed in children. Most reported cases have occurred in the tropics. The clinical presentation can simulate deep scleroderma or a tumoral disease. Treatment is currently based on imidazole derivatives which are particularly effective.
authors: Institut Marchoux, Bamako République du Mali.
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Mahé
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Huerre
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Kéita
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Traoré
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Bobin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017964:Itraconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009091:Mucormycosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D017964:Itraconazole
vernacular_title: Basidiobolomycose traitée avec succès par l'itraconazole.