Exploring the Co-occurrence of dermatophyte infection and ichthyosis: A report of 3 cases

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q3 MYCOLOGY

Journal de mycologie medicale Pub Date : 2024-07-07 DOI:10.1016/j.mycmed.2024.101498

Elisabetta Magnaterra, Elisa M. Difonzo, Manfredi Magliulo, Samantha F. Berti, Massimo Gola, Luigi Pisano

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Abstract

Dermatophyte infections frequently pose diagnostic challenges, especially when occurring alongside ichthyosis, a genetic skin disorder characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin. This case series outlines three cases where dermatophyte infections overlapped with ichthyosis, emphasizing the complexities in clinical identification and differential diagnosis. Atypical clinical presentations in these cases led to initial misdiagnoses. Ichthyosis, a genetic skin disorder characterized by thickened and scaly skin, creates an environment conducive to dermatophyte settlement, complicating the diagnostic process. The cases highlight the importance of considering fungal infections, even when clinical features deviate from the expected course. A vigilant diagnostic approach, including mycological examinations, is crucial for accurate identification and timely management.

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探讨皮癣菌感染与鱼鳞病的并发症：3 个病例的报告。

皮癣菌感染经常给诊断带来挑战，尤其是与鱼鳞病同时发生时。鱼鳞病是一种遗传性皮肤病，其特征是皮肤干燥、增厚、脱屑。本系列病例概述了三个皮癣菌感染与鱼鳞病重叠的病例，强调了临床识别和鉴别诊断的复杂性。这些病例的非典型临床表现导致了最初的误诊。鱼鳞病是一种遗传性皮肤病，其特点是皮肤增厚、鳞屑增多，这为皮癣菌的定居创造了有利环境，使诊断过程变得更加复杂。这些病例强调了考虑真菌感染的重要性，即使临床特征与预期病程有偏差。警惕的诊断方法，包括真菌学检查，对于准确识别和及时治疗至关重要。

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Journal de mycologie medicale 医学-真菌学

CiteScore

5.10

自引率

2.80%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal de Mycologie Medicale / Journal of Medical Mycology (JMM) publishes in English works dealing with human and animal mycology. The subjects treated are focused in particular on clinical, diagnostic, epidemiological, immunological, medical, pathological, preventive or therapeutic aspects of mycoses. Also covered are basic aspects linked primarily with morphology (electronic and photonic microscopy), physiology, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, immunochemistry, genetics, taxonomy or phylogeny of pathogenic or opportunistic fungi and actinomycetes in humans or animals. Studies of natural products showing inhibitory activity against pathogenic fungi cannot be considered without chemical characterization and identification of the compounds responsible for the inhibitory activity. JMM publishes (guest) editorials, original articles, reviews (and minireviews), case reports, technical notes, letters to the editor and information. Only clinical cases with real originality (new species, new clinical present action, new geographical localization, etc.), and fully documented (identification methods, results, etc.), will be considered. Under no circumstances does the journal guarantee publication before the editorial board makes its final decision. The journal is indexed in the main international databases and is accessible worldwide through the ScienceDirect and ClinicalKey platforms.