Chromoblastomycosis, overlooked and undiagnosed: The disease as a mimic of other neglected tropical diseases

Author: Charmaine Vanessa S. Chamberlin ¹ ; Maria Christina Filomena R. Batac ¹ ; Eileen Liesl A. Cubillan ²
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1. Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
2. Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
Publication Type:Case Reports
Keywords: Chronic; Neglected tropical diseases
MeSH: Chromoblastomycosis; Invasive Fungal Infections; Itraconazole
From: Acta Medica Philippina 2019;53(4):383-387
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: Chromoblastomycosis is an endemic mycoses which has been misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed in the past. This may be due to the clinicopathologic characteristics that it shares with other neglected tropical diseases such as leprosy and cutaneous tuberculosis. Correlating clinical findings with histopathologic cues will lead clinicians to correct diagnosis and subsequent treatment success.
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