CHROMOPHYTOSIS OVER THE GROIN – AN UNUSUAL PRESENTATION

2021 ◽  
pp. 60-61
Author(s):  
S Suzsmi Latha ◽  
Sane Roja Renuka ◽  
Vignesh N R ◽  
K Manoharan
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Pityriasis Versicolor ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Malassezia Species ◽  
Tinea Versicolor

Pityriasis versicolor is also known as tinea versicolor. It is a common supercial fungal infection of the skin. Clinical features of pityriasis versicolor include either hyperpigmented or hypopigmented ne [1] scaled macules or patches. The most affected sites are the trunk, neck and proximal extremities. It rarely occurs over the groin. It is caused by yeasts of the Malassezia species, commensal of the keratinized layers of the skin which under certain conditions become pathogenic determining the clinical manifestations of the disease. We hereby report a case of Pityriasis versicolor occurring over the groin, a rare presentation.

Epidemiology of Pityriasis versicolor in Tunisia: Clinical Features and Characterization of Malassezia Species

2022 ◽  
pp. 101246
Author(s):  
Wissal Chebil ◽  
Najoua Haouas ◽  
Raja Chaabane ◽  
Latifa Remadi ◽  
Najla Chargui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Pityriasis Versicolor ◽  
Malassezia Species

scholarly journals Clinical profile of patients with tinea versicolor

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
K. Devendrappa ◽  
Mohammed Waseem Javed
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Pityriasis Versicolor ◽  
Upper Extremities ◽  
Malassezia Furfur ◽  
Status Occupation ◽  
Disease Site ◽  
Unskilled Workers ◽  
Pityrosporum Orbiculare ◽  
Tinea Versicolor

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial fungal infection caused by the polymorphous endogenous yeast <em>Malassezia furfur</em>. Infection typically occurs on the trunk and proximal upper extremities and is characterized by distinctive scaly, coalescent hyperpigmented and/or hypopigmented to erythematous patches. Tinea versicolor is a superficial chronically recurring fungal infection of the stratum corneum, characterized by scaly, hypo and hyperpigmented irregular macules, usually located on the trunk and proximal extremities caused by pityrosporum orbiculare.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">100 patients of untreated tinea versicolor who attended the outpatient department were selected at random irrespective of their age, socioeconomic status, occupation. A detailed history was taken, regarding the age, sex, religion, occupation, socioeconomic status, residence, duration and course of the disease, site of distribution of lesion and any other associated cutaneous and systemic diseases</span>.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">The majority patients i.e. 27 (27%) were students and followed by the unskilled workers who comprised 20% of patients. The incidence is quite low in business and official class 3% and 11% respectively. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">The duration of the disease in 93% of patients was less than 10 years and in 7% the duration was more than 10 years.</span></p>

scholarly journals Conceptual Study on Effect of Edagajadi Yoga and Gandhapashanadi Lepa in the Management of Sidhma Kushtha W.S.R. to Pityriasis Versicolor

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4-s) ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Radhika S Pukale ◽  
Harish Bhakuni ◽  
Abhishek Upadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Pityriasis Versicolor ◽  
The Body ◽  
Efficient Treatment ◽  
Malassezia Species ◽  
Humid Environment ◽  
Tinea Versicolor ◽  
Conceptual Study

Tinea versicolor is a common superficial fungal infection of the skin, prevalent in the hot and humid environment of India. It is caused by the Malassezia species which is a dimorphic, lipophilic fungus most frequently affecting the seborrheic areas of the body like face, neck, upper back and chest. Normally 10- 15% of the general practitioner’s encounter skin disorders in their day to day practice with overall prevalence rate of 30% or more probably occurring in tropical zones. Kustha a type of skin disorder mentioned in Ayurveda is a Tridoshaja Vyadhi, where Twaka, Rakta, Mamsa and Ambu are the main Dushyas. According to Charaka, Sidhma is a Kapha Vata Pradhan Vyadhi and According to Sushruta, Sidhma is Kapha Pradhan vyadhi. Management of sidhma includes Shodhana, Shamana and Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa among them Shamana in the form of kwatha & Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa as Lepa has shown appreciable result in many previous researches. So, need of time is to go for cost effective, safe and efficient treatment of Sidhma. Although, there are many drugs available in modern medical science for the treatment of Pityriasis versicolor which is found to be effective but is unsatisfactory for long term prophylaxis, so there is need of the hour to look into the safe, efficient & satisfactory remedy which not only treat the above ailments, but also ensure reduction in  the episodes of relapse of the disease. Keeping all the above points in mind Edagajadi yoga & Gandhapashanadi lepa has been selected to know its efficacy in treating Sidhma kushtha (Pityriasis versicolor). Edagajadi yoga & Gandhapashanadi lepa consists of 10 drugs with different properties which includes Edagaja, Vidanga, Haridra, Daruharidra, Amlatasa, Kushta, Pippali, Gandhak, yavkshar, sarshapa taila. Keywords: Sidhma, Pityriasis versicolor, Edagajadi yoga, Gandhapashanadi lepa

scholarly journals Pediatric COVID-19 and the Factors That May Mitigate Its Clinical Course

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. e137-e140
Author(s):  
Mosaad Abdel-Aziz ◽  
Nada M. Abdel-Aziz ◽  
Dina M. Abdel-Aziz ◽  
Noha Azab
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Features ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 ◽  
Compulsory Vaccination ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Radiographic Data

AbstractThe clinical manifestations of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vary from mild flu-like symptoms to severe fatal pneumonia. However, children with COVID-19 may be asymptomatic or may have mild clinical symptoms. The aim of this study was to investigate clinical features of pediatric COVID-19 and to search for the factors that may mitigate the disease course. We reviewed the literature to realize the clinical features, laboratory, and radiographic data that may be diagnostic for COVID-19 among children. Also, we studied the factors that may affect the clinical course of the disease. Fever, dry cough, and fatigue are the main symptoms of pediatric COVID-19, sometimes flu-like symptoms and/or gastrointestinal symptoms may be present. Although some infected children may be asymptomatic, a recent unusual hyperinflammatory reaction with overlapping features of Kawasaki's disease and toxic shock syndrome in pediatric COVID-19 has been occasionally reported. Severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronvirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleic acid testing is the corner-stone method for the diagnosis of COVID-19. Lymphocyte count and other inflammatory markers are not essentially diagnostic; however, chest computed tomography is highly specific. Factors that may mitigate the severity of pediatric COVID-19 are home confinement with limited children activity, trained immunity caused by compulsory vaccination, the response of the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptors in children is not the same as in adults, and that children are less likely to have comorbidities. As infected children may be asymptomatic or may have only mild respiratory and/or gastrointestinal symptoms that might be missed, all children for families who have a member diagnosed with COVID-19 should be investigated.

scholarly journals Challenging Presentations of Seven Cases of Gastrointestinal Basidiobolomycosis in Sudan: Clinical Features, Histology, Imaging, and Recommendations

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (04) ◽  
pp. 281-284
Author(s):  
Sawsan A. Mohammed ◽  
Azza A. Abdelsatir ◽  
Mohamed Abdellatif ◽  
Suliman Hussein Suliman ◽  
Omer Mohammed Ibrahim Elbasheer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Case Series ◽  
First Case

AbstractsBasidiobolomycosis is a fungal infection caused by Basidiobolus ranarum which affects the skin and subcutaneous tissue and rarely the gastrointestinal tract. We report seven cases of gastrointestinal basidiobolomycosis with interesting clinical, radiological, and histological presentations. To our knowledge, this is the first case series of abdominal basidiobolomycosis to be reported from Sudan.

scholarly journals Sinonasal Hemangiopericytoma of Inferior Turbinate presenting as Chronic Dacryocystitis: A Rare Presentation

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-35
Author(s):  
Gaurav Gupta ◽  
Vikas Devra ◽  
Tushar Jain
Keyword(s):  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Inferior Turbinate ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Chronic Dacryocystitis ◽  
Headache Pain

ABSTRACT Sinonasal hemangiopericytoma are unusual tumors that develop from pericytes. We present a unique case of sinonasal hemangiopericytoma of inferior turbinate which presented with chronic dacryocystitis. Patient usually present with nasal obstruction, epistaxis, mass, headache, pain, discharge. But, chronic dacryocystitis is very unusual presentation. How to cite this article Devra V, Gupta G, Jain T. Sinonasal Hemangiopericytoma of Inferior Turbinate presenting as Chronic Dacryocystitis: A Rare Presentation. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2014;7(1):34-35.

scholarly journals Relationship between Clinical Features and Histopathologic Findings in Patients with Pulmonary Vein Stenosis

2019 ◽  
pp. 61-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Mykychak ◽  
D. Kozhokar ◽  
I. Yusifli ◽  
O. Yachnik ◽  
V. Zakharova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Vein ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Pulmonary Veins ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Lung Parenchyma ◽  
Pulmonary Vein Stenosis ◽  
Pathophysiological Mechanism ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
Vein Stenosis ◽  
Histopathologic Findings

Pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is a rare but serious condition characterized by obstruction of extrapulmonary segments of pulmonary veins which leads to progressive pulmonary hypertension. Objective. In this study we aimed to determine relationship between clinical features and histopathologic findings in patients with PVS. Material and methods. We retrospectively reviewed 34 consecutive patients who underwent PV stenosis repair. Surgical wedge biopsy specimens were collected intraoperatively in 11 patients and reviewed using light microscopy. Results. Affected pulmonary veins in patients with primary PVS were characterized by diffuse stenosis extending into the lung parenchyma. In post-surgical group stenosis was found in a limited segment of pulmonary vein at its ostium. Microscopically, abnormal intimal proliferation was identified in both patient groups. Scaring was predominant finding in patients with post-surgical PVS. Conclusion. In patients with PVS, pathophysiological mechanism influences the severity and extent of clinical manifestations. A comprehensive understanding of this mechanism may improve results of the treatment.

scholarly journals Structural composition and clinical features of dermatological patients with keratinocytic skin tumors

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Rustem Khasanov ◽  
Elena Faizullina ◽  
Irina Khismatulina ◽  
Azat Murtazin
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Basal Cell ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Pathological Process ◽  
Skin Tumors ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Nasal Region ◽  
Common Malignancy

Basal cell skin cancer (BCС) is the most common malignancy that is found in dermatological practice. The purpose of the study: to determine the structure of clinical manifestations of BCС in ambulant dermatological patients. The study was conducted from 2015 to 2017 in a private clinic in Kazan, which has a license to provide medical care in the specialties "dermatovenerology" and "surgery". We studied the results of examination of 2730 patients with skin tumors available in outpatient cards. 101 patients with histologically verified BCС were examined, including 29% of men (n=29) and 71% of women (n=72), the average age was 59.7±14.9 years (median – 61.5 years). The percentage of patients with BCС among patients with all skin malignancies at the dermatological reception was 95.3% (n=101). Most often, patients aged 60-74 years suffered from BCС: women – in 21.0% (n=21) and men – in 16.0% (n=16), respectively. The proportion of women aged 45-59 years was significantly higher – 20.0%, than the proportion of men – 9.0% (p<0.05). Men were significantly more likely to see a dermatologist – 55.0% in less than a year from the onset of the disease, than women – 21.4% (p<0.01). The proportion of women (44.6%) who noted the appearance of a tumor over a long period (≥5 years) was significantly less than the proportion of men 15.0% (p<0.05). The most common variant of BCС was the nodular form n=77 (76.2%), in which the primary elements of 80.5% were identified by dermatologists as single 5-10 mm papules. The oculo-fronto-nasal region was involved in the pathological process in 47.5% (n=48) of cases, which is significantly more frequent than in other localisations (p<0.05). Dermatoscopy improved the visualization of the atypical vascular network.

Identification of Malassezia Species Isolated from Pityriasis Versicolor by CHROMagar-Medium

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Abd El-Naeem Sallam ◽  
Mohamed Taha Mahmoud El-Sayed ◽  
Rania Mahmoud El-husseiny ◽  
Sara Hossam Abd El-Aleem Ibrahim Shaheen
Keyword(s):  
Normal Skin ◽  
Previous Treatment ◽  
Pityriasis Versicolor ◽  
Skin Microbiome ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Malassezia Species ◽  
Dermatological Examination ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Hot And Humid Climates

Abstract Background Pityriasis versicolor is a chronic superficial fungal infection seen worldwide, with high prevalence observed in hot and humid climates. Objectives The aim of this work was to isolate and identify Malassezia species from pityriasis versicolor using specific fast gtowth media; Chrom agar to obtain a better understanding of the role of each species in the etiology of disease. Patients and Methods This study was conducted on 70 patients with clinical diagnosis of pityriasis versicolor with positive KOH test. All of the participants were subjected to a well informed consents, full history taking including age, sex, site of the lesions and any previous treatment, full general and dermatological examination to determine site, color of the lesions and Wood's light examination. Results Our results reported 94.3% of studied patients yielded growth on culture while 5.7% did not show any growth. The predominant age group was ≥ 25 years old. Furthermore it was found that PV affected male subjects (62.90%) more than the females (37.1%). Conclusion Malassezia yeasts, although are considered a part of normal skin microbiome, is a known cause of pityriasis versicolor. PV was more common in males in the age group ≥ 25yrs. The most affected body site was the chest, the most common variant is hyperpigmented type, and the commonest isolate was M.furfur.

Radiologic Manifestations of Malabsorption: A Nonspecific Finding

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1984 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 530-533
Author(s):  
Zvi Weizman ◽  
David A. Stringer ◽  
Peter R. Dunrie
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Clinical Evidence ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Growth Failure ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Duodenal Biopsy ◽  
Radiologic Finding ◽  
Fecal Fat ◽  
Mucosal Folds

Children demonstrating a radiologic malabsorption pattern on small bowel follow-through study performed for other reasons are frequently subjected to intensive gastrointestinal investigations, even in the absence of clinical manifestations of malabsorption. To determine the usefulness of this radiologic finding, the clinical findings of all patients with the typical malabsorption pattern on small bowel follow-through examination were reviewed retrospectively. The presence of a malabsorption pattern was based on three radiologic criteria: flocculation and segmentation of barium, thickening of mucosal folds, and dilation of intestinal loops. Thirteen patients fulfilled the criteria for radiologic malabsorption pattern, but six (46%) had no clinical evidence of malabsorption, according to 3- to 5-day fecal fat analysis. In addition, five of these patients had normal mucosal histologic findings on duodenal biopsy. It was concluded that radiologic malabsorption pattern is a nonspecific finding, and in the absence of other clinical features suggestive of malabsorption or growth failure further investigations may not be justified.

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