Singhi, M KGupta, LKacchawa, DGupta, D2009-05-282009-05-282003-11-24Singhi MK, Gupta L, Kacchawa D, Gupta D. Disseminated primary cutaneous histoplasmosis successfully treated with itraconazole. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2003 Nov-Dec; 69(6): 405-7http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/52764A 60-year-old immunocompetent lady with disseminated primary cutaneous histoplasmosis is reported. Histology showed a granulomatous skin infiltrate with numerous intracellular PAS positive rounded yeast cells within macrophages. Culture on Sabouraud's dextrose agar yielded a typical cottony white colony characteristic of Histoplasma capsulatum. Treatment with itraconazole showed an excellent response.engJournal Article