Blastomycosis presenting as an isolated progressive painless verrucous skin lesion

A painless progressive verrucous skin plaque in an endemic area should raise suspicion for blastomycosis resulting in prompt biopsy with fungal stains and culture. Skin is a common extrapulmonary site. Itraconazole is treatment of choice. AbstractA painless progressive verrucous skin plaque in an endemic area should raise suspicion for blastomycosis resulting in prompt biopsy with fungal stains and culture. Skin is a common extrapulmonary site. Itraconazole is treatment of choice.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - February 28, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Saira Butt Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research