Indian Journal of Medical Specialities Trust
 
Case Report
 
Hyalohyphomycosis: an unusual presentation and review of literature
 
Shukla Das*, Rumpa Saha*, Sambit Nath Bhattacharya**, Kiran Mishra†, Sajad Ahmad Dar*
*Department of Microbiology, **Department of Dermatology and STD, †Department of Pathology, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi) & Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi - 110095. INDIA

Corresponding Author: Dr. Shukla Das, Professor, Department of Microbiology, University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, Delhi - 110095. INDIA      E-mail: shukladas_123@yahoo.com
Abstract

Subcutaneous mycoses include a wide spectrum of infections, caused by a heterogeneous group of fungi, of which hyalohyphomycosis is emerging as significant infection in immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients. Acremonium like other hyaline fungi can lead to superficial or deep infection and may even prove fatal. Such infections are rare and treatment outcome may vary depending on the extent of infection and species involved. We report here a case of subcutaneous nodule caused by Acremonium kiliense in a diabetic patient. The infection resolved with fluconazole and terbinafine after eighteen months.

Key words: Fungal infections, Acremonium, Anti-fungal agents.
 
 
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