Majocchi's granuloma due to autoinoculation of Trichophyton rubrum and review of literature

Abstract

Abstract:

Objective To report a case of Majocchi's granuloma due to autoinoculation and review related literatures to provide ideas for diagnosis and treatment of Majocchi's granuloma. Method A case of Majocchi's granuloma on face was due to autoinoculation of Trichophyton rubrum. Clinical characters of Majocchi's granulomain immunocompetent patients were also reviewed. Results Totally there were 58 published papers including case reports and related articles were enrolled. Among71 cases, there were 35 immunocompetent patients including 24 males and 11 females. The clinical characters of the 35 immunocompetent patients were summarized. The initial misdiagnosis rate during the first clinic visit was 57.1% (20/35). Systemic antifungal drugs were the first choice for treatment. Conclusion Comprehensive and careful physical examination, confirmation of basic skin lesion and collection of detailed medical history could provide important clues for accurate diagnosis.

Key words: Majocchi's granuloma, autoinoculation, Trichophyton rubrum

CLC Number:

R379.2

ZHAOYing, LI Li, CHEN Lian-jun, ZHU Jun-hao, ZHANG Qiang-qiang. Majocchi's granuloma due to autoinoculation of Trichophyton rubrum and review of literature[J]. Chinese Journal of Mycology, 2019, 14(4): 210-216.

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