Blastomycosis presenting as an isolated progressive painless verrucous skin lesion
Abstract A painless progressive verrucous skin plaque in an endemic area should raise suspicion for blastomycosis resulting in prompt biopsy with fungal stains and culture. Skin is a common extrapulmonary site. Itraconazole is treatment of choice.
| Published in: | Clinical Case Reports |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-04-01
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2556 |
| Summary: | Abstract A painless progressive verrucous skin plaque in an endemic area should raise suspicion for blastomycosis resulting in prompt biopsy with fungal stains and culture. Skin is a common extrapulmonary site. Itraconazole is treatment of choice. |
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| ISSN: | 2050-0904 |