Journal of Medical Sciences and Health (Oct 2016)
Cutaneous Chromoblastomycosis: A Case Report
Abstract
A case of 6-year-old male child with multiple, diffuse plaque-like lesions with crusting on the extremities, face, and the trunk. Histopathology of the lesions confirmed cutaneous chromoblastomycosis which is a slowly progressive mycosis caused by dematiaceous fungi. Sclerotic bodies highlighted by special stain were seen. The case was successfully managed for the same.