| Chromoblastomycosis in Nepal: a study of 13 cases. | |
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PMID: 17558050 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic fungal infection caused by several pigmented fungi commonly seen in tropical and subtropical climates. AIM: To evaluate the epidemiologic, clinical and pathological characteristics of chromoblastomycosis in our patients. METHODS: This retrospective and prospective study was conducted at the Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal. Clinical features and histopathology of all the cases diagnosed as chromoblastomycosis during the last eight years were studied. RESULTS: A total of 13 cases of chromoblastomycosis were diagnosed during the period of 1999-2006. The disease was seen predominantly in middle-aged male farmers and those from rural areas. The lesions commonly involved the lower extremity and were single or multiple in number. They clinically presented as verrucous or nodular growths. Out of these 13 cases, three were diagnosed clinically as squamous cell carcinoma and one as psoriasis. The histopathological features included sclerotic bodies in 12 cases (92%), microabscess formation in 10 cases (76.9%), pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia in nine cases (69.2%) and granuloma in eight cases (61.5%). CONCLUSION: Farming is the commonest occupation in patients with chromoblastomycosis. Early histological diagnosis helps in effective management of the condition. |
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Authors:
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Seema V Pradhan; O P Talwar; Arnab Ghosh; Ravi M Swami; K C Shiva Raj; Sanjeev Gupta |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology Volume: 73 ISSN: 0973-3922 ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol Publication Date: 2007 May-Jun |
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Created Date: 2007-06-11 Completed Date: 2007-07-31 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701852 Medline TA: Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 176-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Pathology, Manipal College of Medical Science and Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal. pradhanseema30@yahoo.com |
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Adolescent Adult Age Distribution Aged Arm Chromoblastomycosis / epidemiology*, pathology*, therapy Face Female Hospitals, Teaching Humans Leg Male Middle Aged Nepal Risk Factors Rural Health Sex Distribution |
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