Multiple discharging sinuses: an unusual presentation caused by Absidia corymbifera.

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2007-07-29
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A case of zygomycosis presenting with non-healing multiple discharging sinuses in a diabetic patient is reported here. The debrided tissue on histopathological examination revealed dense infiltration with aseptate fungal hyphae. Potassium hydroxide mount showed hyaline aseptate hyphae suggestive of zygomycosis. On culture, Absidia corymbifera was isolated. The patient responded to surgical debridement and therapy with amphotericin B followed by itraconazole.
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Kindo AJ, Shams NR, Srinivasan V, Kalyani J, Mallika M. Multiple discharging sinuses: an unusual presentation caused by Absidia corymbifera. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2007 Jul; 25(3): 291-3
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