Open AccessSporotrichosis in Mysore: A case report to emphasize the role of histopathology
Author(s) -
Suchitha Satish,
Vijaya Basavaraj,
R Sunila,
Anuradha Kusum,
R Savitha
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
indian journal of pathology and microbiology/indian journal of pathology and microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.217
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5130
pISSN - 0377-4929
DOI - 10.4103/0377-4929.40393
Subject(s) - histopathology , sporotrichosis , histopathological examination , medicine , pathology , dermatology
Lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis is unusual in southern India. The diagnosis was made by histopathological examination which is purported to have poor sensitivity. The culture of the specimen confirmed the diagnosis. The pre-eminent role of a careful study of serial sections is emphasized.