Reference - Detail
| RRC ID | 85177 |
|---|---|
| Author | Saito R, Shimizu T, Kondoh A, Matsuyama T, Hisada A, Yaguchi T, Sato T, Mabuchi T. |
| Title | [A Case of Phaeohyphomycosis Caused by Exophiala xenobiotica in an Immunocompromised Host]. |
| Journal | Med Mycol J |
| Abstract |
Phaeohyphomycosis is a rare subcutaneous fungal infection caused by melanin-containing brown-pigmented fungi. It typically occurs after skin injury in immunocompromised individuals. Herein, we report a case of phaeohyphomycosis caused by Exophiala xenobiotica in an immunocompromised elderly Japanese female. A subcutaneous mass on her left lower leg was totally removed but reappeared two months later. The subcutaneous mass resolved with additional seven months of 200 mg/day of oral itraconazole treatment. E. xenobiotica was identified as a new black yeast species in 2006. Genetic identification of the species was useful for identify the etiologic agent and choice of antifungal drugs. |
| Volume | 66(1) |
| Pages | 7-10 |
| Published | 2025-1-1 |
| DOI | 10.3314/mmj.24-00013 |
| PMID | 40024792 |
| MeSH | Aged Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use Exophiala* / classification Exophiala* / genetics Exophiala* / isolation & purification Female Humans Immunocompromised Host* Itraconazole / administration & dosage Itraconazole / therapeutic use Phaeohyphomycosis* / diagnosis Phaeohyphomycosis* / drug therapy Phaeohyphomycosis* / microbiology Phaeohyphomycosis* / pathology Treatment Outcome |
| Resource | |
| Pathogenic eukaryotic microorganisms | Exophiala xenobiotica IFM 66862 |