A Case of Primary cutaneous Alternariosis with latrogenic Cushing syndrome.
- Author:
Hwa Jung LEE
1
;
Hyun Soo KIM
;
Ho Seok SUH
;
Kyung Jeh SUNG
;
Jai Kyoung KOH
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Primary cutaneous aternariosis;
Latrogenic Cushing syndrome;
Itraconazole
- MeSH:
Alternaria;
Alternariosis*;
Cushing Syndrome*;
Female;
Humans;
Itraconazole;
Middle Aged;
Plants;
Recurrence;
Skin;
Suppuration;
Ulcer
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1996;34(3):495-499
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Alternaria species are common plant pathogens, but rare causes of human infection. We present a case of primary cutaneous alternariosis with iatrogenic Cushing syndrome. A 59-year-old woman presented with a spreading erythematous ulcerative patch containing chocolate-colored pus draining sinuses. Histopathology and culture of lesional skin were consistent with alternariosis. The cutaneous lesion cleared following treatment with itraconazole, 200mg daily, for 7 months without significant side effect and there was no evidence of relapse for 4 months.
