Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Deep dermatophytosis is a dermal infection caused by Dermatophytes. It can cause deeper dermal dermatophytosis, Majocchi's granuloma, dermatophytic pseudomycetoma or a widespread infection. CARD9 deficiency is a known risk factor in the Mediterranean region, first reported in 1964 in Morocco. We report a case of 23-year-old man with a scarring alopecia who presented with subcutaneous abscesses topped off with a large ringworm infection. Mycotic analysis revealed a Trichophyton Rubrum deep dermatophytosis. The molecular study revealed a CARD9 mutation confirming dermatophytosis with parotid and lymph nodes involvement. The patient underwent successful drainage surgery of the abscesses alongside medical treatment including antifungal agents and he was discharged after an uneventful postoperative course.
Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjad388
Authors: Maha El Maati, Zakia Berjaou, Zaineb Hammouch, Kenza Khachani, Iliass Moustakbal, Meryem Meziane, Nadia Ismaili, Laila Benzekri, Sara Aoufi, Samir Mazouz, Karima Senouci
Institutions: Mohammed V University, Centre Hospitalier Ibn Sina
Language: English
Topic: Nail Diseases and Treatments
Subfield: Dermatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $903
OpenAlex ID: W4383550581