A RARE CASE OF CUTANEOUS BOTRYOMYCOSIS- A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 40
Abstract
A forty years old man presented with complaints of multiple nodules and discharging sinuses, following a minor trauma on back of the leg, since six months. Vital signs and systemic examinations were normal. Local examination revealed nodular, cystic, tender lesions, multiple discharging sinuses which were fixed to underlying muscles with induration of surrounding skin [Fig. 1]. Investigations showed Hb of 12.6 gm%, TLC of 8, 500 cells/mm3 and ESR was 45 mm/hr. Random blood sugar, Renal function tests, Chest and leg xrays were normal and his serum was non-reactive to HIV. Discharge from the lesion showed pus cells and gram positive cocci in clusters and no fungal element. Culture revealed polymicrobial pattern and no fungal growth. Fine needle aspiration was suggestive of acute inflammatory lesion.
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Vidyadhar A Kinhal, Vishwakumar K. S
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