Subcutaneous Phaeohyphomycosis

Introduction. 

Phaeohyphomycosis can be caused by many different pigmented (dematiacious) fungi.

Summary

• Cause: dematiacious fungi
• Microscopy: hyphae
• Symptoms:  single or multiple cysts
• Transmission: Direct
• Complications: in joints, can hinder motion
• Pathogenesis: trauma inoculation of tissue and growth of hyphae
• Treatment: surgery; some azole drugs

References/Links

1. https://jcm.asm.org/content/41/5/2219