Rapid resolution of subcutaneous phycomycosis in a child: A case report

Abstract

Subcutaneous phycomycosis is a rare saprophytic fungal infection. We herein report a case of subcutaneous phycomycosis with stony hard swelling on the chest wall as an unusual site of infection. Diagnosis was made based on the clinical, histopathological, and culture studies. Oral treatment with itraconazole resulted in rapid resolution of lesion.

Keywords

• itraconazole
• resolution
• subcutaneous phycomycosis
• treatment