title: Subcutaneous pheohyphomycosis presenting as a innocuous pustule.
abstract: Pheohyphomycosis is a rare heterogeneous group of mycotic infections caused by dematiaceous (phaeoid) fungi affecting the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and central nervous system. Herein, we report a case of 29-year-old man with innocuous pustule over the right index finger. Examination revealed a subcutaneous swelling with pustules over the surface. Biopsy revealed phaeoid fungi, and diagnosis of subcutaneous pheohyphomycosis was made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Varadraj Vasant
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Pai
authors.forename: Kikkeri Narayanshetty
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Naveen
authors.forename: Keloji
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hanumanthayya
authors.forename: Udupi Shastry
authors.initials: US
authors.lastname: Dinesh
keywords: Dematiaceous; phaeoid; subcutaneous pheohyphomycosis