Case for diagnosis. Pruritic erythematosquamous lesion in the auricle

Chromoblastomycosis is a subcutaneous mycosis with chronic evolution that mainly affects the lower limbs and, less frequently, the auricles. Clinically, it presents with papillary verrucous, nodular, and/or tumoral lesions, whether isolated or infiltrated, forming plaques and, sometimes, atrophic in...

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Published in:	Anais brasileiros de dermatología Vol. 95; no. 4; pp. 521 - 523
Main Authors:	Melo, Elaine Dias, Morais, Patrícia Motta de, Fernandes, Débora Cristina de Lima, Rebello, Paula Frassinetti Bessa
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Spain Elsevier España, S.L.U 01-07-2020 Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia
Subjects:	Antifungal Agents Auricle Chromoblastomycosis DERMATOLOGY Ear Auricle Ear, External Humans Itraconazole Male Middle Aged Mycosis What is your Diagnosis? Chromoblastomycosis Auricle Ear, external Mycosis
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Summary:	Chromoblastomycosis is a subcutaneous mycosis with chronic evolution that mainly affects the lower limbs and, less frequently, the auricles. Clinically, it presents with papillary verrucous, nodular, and/or tumoral lesions, whether isolated or infiltrated, forming plaques and, sometimes, atrophic in some areas. Histopathologically, it is characterized by a dermal granulomatous inflammatory infiltrate, and the diagnosis can be confirmed by the presence of fumagoid bodies in anatomopathological or direct mycological exams. The treatment to be indicated will depend on the extent and location of the lesions, using systemic antifungals, surgical removal, cryotherapy, thermotherapy, and immunoadjuvants. The present study reports an atypical presentation of chromoblastomycosis on the auricle.
ISSN:	0365-0596 1806-4841 1806-4841
DOI:	10.1016/j.abd.2019.11.011