title: Sporotrichosis in an unusual location--Case report.
abstract: Sporotrichosis is the most common subcutaneous mycosis. It is caused by the dimorphic fungus Sporothrix schenckii, and the infection is usually acquired by traumatic inoculation. We describe a case of sporotrichosis in an uncommon location with an unusual mode of transmission. A 49-year-old female patient who lived in an urban area of Rio de Janeiro presented with involvement of the left ear. No history of contact with soil, plants or animals was elicited. The suspected source of infection was a pair of handmade wooden earrings. The delay in the diagnosis and treatment resulted in higher morbidity, unsightly scarring and loss of ear lobe.
authors: Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR.
authors: Brisa Dondoni
authors: BD
authors: Reis
authors: Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR.
authors: Fernanda Oliveira
authors: FO
authors: Cobucci
authors: Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR.
authors: Luciana Helena
authors: LH
authors: Zacaron
authors: Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR.
authors: Antonio Macedo
authors: AM
authors: D'Acri
authors: Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR.
authors: Ricardo Barbosa
authors: RB
authors: Lima
authors: Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR.
authors: Carlos José
authors: CJ
authors: Martins
mesh_terms: D057210:Delayed Diagnosis; D054644:Ear Auricle / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017964:Itraconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D055498:Jewelry / Q000382:microbiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D013174:Sporotrichosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000635:transmission; D014934:Wood / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D017964:Itraconazole