
pmid: 24746408
We describe a rare case of entomophthoromycosis of the pharynx in a previously healthy patient, unlike other fungal infections which are seen as opportunistic infections in immunocompromised hosts. This infection is commonly seen in subtropical and tropical areas of Africa, America, and Asia. Painless, erythematous, indurated plaques of subcutaneous tissue are characteristic of this infection. There are currently no standard antifungal regimens for this infection, making treatment difficult. An endoscopic surgical wide resection of the lesion was performed, itraconazole was administered, and the patient improved clinically.
Medicine(all), Adult, Male, Antifungal Agents, entomophthoromycosis, Pharyngeal Diseases, Splendore-Hoeppli phenomenon, itraconazole, Entomophthorales, Zygomycosis, conidiobolus, Humans, Itraconazole
Medicine(all), Adult, Male, Antifungal Agents, entomophthoromycosis, Pharyngeal Diseases, Splendore-Hoeppli phenomenon, itraconazole, Entomophthorales, Zygomycosis, conidiobolus, Humans, Itraconazole
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