A Neglected Tropical Disease in a Lebanese Patient: Chromoblastomycosis

A 70-year-old female with comorbidities of diabetes and heart failure presented with asymptomatic plaques and nodules on her left hand over six months. Differential diagnoses were considered, and multiple biopsies were taken for histopathologic examination, mycobacterial PCR analysis, acid-fast culture, bacterial, and fungal cultures. Potassium hydroxide examination of lesion surfaces was performed.

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International Journal of Tropical Diseases
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2024-08-09
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https://doi.org/10.23937/2643-461x/1710078
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Fungal Infections and Studies
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A Neglected Tropical Disease in a Lebanese Patient: Chromoblastomycosis

Khodeir Joe, Megarbane Hala Abi Rached, Ohanian Paul
International Journal of Tropical Diseases
Fungal Infections and Studies
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A Neglected Tropical Disease in a Lebanese Patient: Chromoblastomycosis

Khodeir Joe, Megarbane Hala Abi Rached, Ohanian Paul
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Abstract

A 70-year-old female with comorbidities of diabetes and heart failure presented with asymptomatic plaques and nodules on her left hand over six months. Differential diagnoses were considered, and multiple biopsies were taken for histopathologic examination, mycobacterial PCR analysis, acid-fast culture, bacterial, and fungal cultures. Potassium hydroxide examination of lesion surfaces was performed.

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