Post Surgical Cutaneous Nocardiosis Mimicking Hypertrophic Scar: A Case Report
- Author:
Shashikumar Basavapura Madegowda
1
;
Savitha AS
2
;
Kirti Katwe
3
Author Information
1. Sparsha Skin Care Clinic, Mandya, India
2. Sapthagiri Medical College and Research Centre, Bangalore, India
3. Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, India
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nocardiosis;
hypertrophic scar;
post surgical
- From:Malaysian Journal of Dermatology
2020;44(1):57-59
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Nocardia species are gram-positive, aerobic, acid-fast bacteria which exist as saprophytes in nature.
Invasive disseminated infections are particularly common in immunocompromised or debilitated
hosts. Superficial infections with Nocardia species occur as a result of local trauma and contamination
of the wound. Clinically, it may manifest as an acute infection (abscesses or cellulitis), mycetoma,
or sporotrichoid infection. Herein we report a rare case of cutaneous nocardiosis following surgery
mimicking a hypertrophic scar.
- Full text:Case Report 5_pg57.pdf
