Chromoblastomycosis imported from Malta.
Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues caused by pigmented fungi. It is primarily a disease of the tropics and subtropics. It is uncommon in the UK where it may occur as an imported disease. We describe a 42-year-old lady who developed chromoblastomycosis on her right forearm from Cladosporium, after visiting Malta. The lesion resolved after treatment with itraconazole for 6 months. To our knowledge there are no previous reports of chromoblastomycosis from Malta. We review the clinical course, diagnosis and management of this condition.
Ezughah
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Department of Dermatology, Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull NHS Trust, Solihull Hospital, UK. ivbade@hotmail.com
Orpin
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Finch
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Colloby
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D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D002862:Chromoblastomycosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D002963:Cladosporium; D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm; D006801:Humans; D017964:Itraconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008319:Malta; D014195:Travel
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D017964:Itraconazole