Subcutaneous granuloma caused by Kodamaea ohmeri in an immunocompromised patient in China. (27th December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yu, Qian; Yan, Jianna; Gao, Zhiqin; Yang, Hong; Tang, Yichen; Yang, Lianjuan
• Is Part Of: Australasian journal of dermatology. Volume 61:Number 2(2020)
• Page Start: e213
• Page End: e216
• Publication Date: 2019-12-27
• Subjects: epidermal dysplasia -- immunocompromised host -- invasive vessels -- Kodamaea ohmeri -- subcutaneous granuloma; Dermatology -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Australasia -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1111/ajd.13221
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0004-8380

Abstract

Abstract: We present a case of subcutaneous granuloma caused by Kodamaea ohmeri and describe the histopathological characteristics and skin lesions caused by this pathogen . A 55‐year‐old woman, with a history of rheumatoid arthritis, presented with red, painless plaque on her forehead, persistent for 3 months; based on the histopathological and mycological findings and gene sequencing, the patient was diagnosed with subcutaneous granuloma caused by K. ohmeri . This report highlights that early identification and diagnosis and optimal regimens are vital in the management of this intractable infection.