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A neutropenic child with a purple lesion on the thigh.

Authors :
Hansen JP
Kristjansson AK
Stone MS
Source :
Pediatric dermatology [Pediatr Dermatol] 2007 Sep-Oct; Vol. 24 (5), pp. 560-1.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Zygomycosis is an aggressive infection by an angioinvasive fungus seen in patients with defects in phagocytosis. We describe a neutropenic child with primary cutaneous Rhizopus infection presenting with a bull's-eye appearance. The patient was treated with aggressive surgical debridement along with amphotericin B followed by skin grafting, with full recovery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1525-1470
Volume :
24
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Pediatric dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17958814
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1470.2007.00522.x