A unique presentation of subcutaneous Cutaneotrichosporon debeurmannianum infection: A case report of a diagnostic challenge
Introduction: Cutaneotrichosporon debeurmannianum is a yeast-like anamorphic rare fungus commonly found in tropical areas. This case report is the first one located in South America. Case report: A 67-year-old patient presented with a 5-year history of right foot pain attributed to foot trauma while...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Medical Mycology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211753924000551 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Cutaneotrichosporon debeurmannianum is a yeast-like anamorphic rare fungus commonly found in tropical areas. This case report is the first one located in South America. Case report: A 67-year-old patient presented with a 5-year history of right foot pain attributed to foot trauma while at sea 5 years prior. During surgical exploration, an impressive whitish cerebriform-like cyst was encountered. Genetic analysis using the genes ITS1, ITS4, LSU-R, and LSU-F was performed, and a phylogenetic tree identified C. debeurmannianum. Conclusion: A complete characterization of this fungus which causes human disease has not yet been achieved and more research is needed. |
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| ISSN: | 2211-7539 |