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obsolete cutaneous mucormycosis
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Description
Additional Characteristics
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Signs and Symptoms
Common signs of cutaneous mucormycosis include:
- Black necrotic tissue [10]
- Painful necrotic plaques [8]
These symptoms can manifest in various ways, including:
- Pustules/vesicles and widely necrotic wounds [7]
- Asymptomatic vesicles or pustules to painful necrotic plaques [8]
It's worth noting that the presentation of cutaneous mucormycosis can vary, but these symptoms are commonly associated with the condition.
References:
[10] - Common signs of cutaneous mucormycosis include black necrotic tissue ... Mycophenolate mofetil and tacrolimus were discontinued and the dosage of ... [8] - Clinically, the appearance ranges from asymptomatic vesicles or pustules to painful necrotic plaques. Treatment includes systemic Amphotericin B and prompt ... [7] - Cutaneous mucormycosis may present initially with varied appearances, including pustules/vesicles and widely necrotic wounds. Bouza et al. ...
Additional Symptoms
- Black necrotic tissue
- Painful necrotic plaques
- vesicles and widely necrotic wounds
- Asymptomatic vesicles or pustules
Diagnostic Tests
Based on the search results, it appears that there are various diagnostic tests for mucormycosis, but I'll focus on those related to cutaneous mucormycosis.
Histopathological Examination Histopathology is considered the best approach for diagnosing mucormycosis, including cutaneous mucormycosis (result 2). This method involves examining tissue samples under a microscope and can be highly sensitive and specific [13].
Biopsy and Culture A biopsy and culture are also essential diagnostic methods for cutaneous mucormycosis (results 5 and 9). These tests involve collecting tissue samples from affected areas, which are then examined under a microscope or cultured to detect the presence of fungi.
Imaging Techniques While not specific to cutaneous mucormycosis, imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) scans can help determine the extent of disease (results 7 and 8). However, these methods may not be sufficient for definitive diagnosis.
Other Diagnostic Methods There are limited data on the antifungal susceptibility of Mucorales spp., which makes MIC testing investigational (result 4). Additionally, nasal swabs can be used to collect samples from suspected mucormycosis patients (result 5).
In summary, the diagnostic tests for cutaneous mucormycosis include:
- Histopathological examination
- Biopsy and culture
- Imaging techniques (e.g., CT scans)
- Nasal swab collection
These methods can help diagnose and determine the extent of disease in patients with cutaneous mucormycosis.
References: [2] - Histopathology is the best approach for diagnosing mucormycosis due to its sensitivity and specificity [13]. [5] - A nasal swab is usually used for a sample collection from suspected mucormycosis patients. [9] - The best diagnostic methods include tissue biopsy for direct smear and fungal culture.1 Histopathologic examination may show ribbonlike ...
Additional Diagnostic Tests
- Histopathological Examination
- Biopsy and Culture
- Imaging Techniques (e.g., CT scans)
- Nasal Swab Collection
Treatment
Treatment Options for Cutaneous Mucormycosis
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Differential Diagnosis
The differential diagnosis of cutaneous mucormycosis, also known
Additional Differential Diagnoses
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- An opportunistic mycosis that results_in fungal infection located_in cutaneous tissues or located_in subcutaneous tissues followed by a traumatic implantation of fungal elements through the skin, has_material_basis_in Mucorales molds and has_symptom necrotic lesions which progressively evolve from the epidermis into dermis and even muscle.
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