Volume 34, Issue 3 pp. 275-278
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Not all black fungus is mucormycosis: A challenging case of Medicopsis romeroi

Neha Bhardwaj

Neha Bhardwaj

Department of Cytology and Gynecological Pathology, Venereology and Leprosy, Post graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India

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Nithye Parvathy

Nithye Parvathy

Department of Cytology and Gynecological Pathology, Venereology and Leprosy, Post graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India

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Harsimran Kaur

Harsimran Kaur

Department of Microbiology, Venereology and Leprosy, Post graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India

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Sanjeev Handa

Sanjeev Handa

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Post graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India

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Radhika Srinivasan

Corresponding Author

Radhika Srinivasan

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Post graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India

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Radhika Srinivasan, Department of Cytology and Gynaecological Pathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India-160012.

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First published: 17 January 2023

Graphical Abstract

In this case of phaeohyphomycosis, fine needle aspiration cytology enabled a rapid diagnosis and prompt treatment. This infection is quite prevalent in immunocompromised individuals; however, the Medicopsis romeroi species is a rare causative agent. These cases are associated with inadequate response to standard antifungal therapy and require discussion.

DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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