Disseminated Sporotrichosis: An Important Differential Diagnosis for Venous Ulcers

The authors present the case of a 45-year-old immunosuppressed man with lower extremity ulcers. Initially treated as venous ulcers, the wounds were later correctly diagnosed as cutaneous disseminated sporotrichosis. After appropriate treatment with systemic antifungals was initiated, the patient healed within 4 months.

Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - August 20, 2020 Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research