title: Squamous cell carcinoma mimicking fungal infection.
abstract: A 61 year old immunosuppressed male presented with a non-healing wound following a rose thorn injury. Initial cultures revealedCandida parapsilosis, however histology confirmed squamous cell carcinoma in-situ (SCCis). This case emphasizes the importance of biopsy and cultures as fungal infection and SCCis often have similar, non-specific clinical appearances.
authors.affiliation: Michigan State University School of Osteopathic Medicine, 965 Fee Road, East Fee Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States.
authors.forename: Ryan P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Brothers
authors.affiliation: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Oakwood Dearborn Medical Park, 18100 Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 300, Dearborn, MI 48124, United States.
authors.forename: Steven D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Daveluy
keywords: Biopsy; Culture; Mimic; Rose thorn; Squamous cell carcinoma