title: Majocchis Granuloma Caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes in 2 Immunocompetent Patients.
abstract: Majocchi granuloma is an uncommon deep follicular inflammation caused by dermatophytes and affects immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients. The clinical findings overlap with other skin conditions such bacterial infections and inflammatory skin diseases, thereby delaying correct diagnosis. We describe 2 cases in immunocompetent patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology at Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. Electronic address: iara.rocha-trocoli-drakensjo@karolinska.se.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Trocoli Drakensjö
authors.affiliation: Department Dermatopathology at Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Vassilaki
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology at Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bradley
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects; D000328:Adult; D000672:Amputation Stumps / Q000382:microbiology; D000818:Animals; D001186:Artificial Limbs / Q000009:adverse effects; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology; D006099:Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D006168:Guinea Pigs / Q000382:microbiology; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000009:adverse effects; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D007169:Impetigo / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D057805:Pets / Q000382:microbiology; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000382:microbiology; D017511:Pyoderma Gangrenosum / Q000175:diagnosis; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D014005:Tinea / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D014249:Trichophyton / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones
keywords: Dermatofitos; Dermatophytes; Granuloma de Majocchi; Majocchi granuloma; Trichophyton mentagrophytes; Trychophyton mentagrophytes