Mycosis fungoides with tinea pseudoimbricata owing to Trichophyton rubrum infection

J Cutan Med Surg. 2006 Jan-Feb;10(1):52-6. doi: 10.1007/7140.2006.00007.

Abstract

Background: Dermatophytes can mimic or possibly trigger mycosis fungoides (MF).

Objectives: To present the case of a 55-year-old male referred for MF refractory to therapy who instead had extensive tinea pseduoimbricata (concentric, annular lesions secondary to Trichophyton rubrum).

Methods: Case report with biopsy and cultures.

Results: Oral antifungal therapy dramatically improved his lesions, and only a few MF lesions persisted after treatment.

Conclusions: Concurrent tinea may confound the treatment and diagnosis of MF.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mechlorethamine / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycosis Fungoides / complications*
  • Mycosis Fungoides / drug therapy
  • Mycosis Fungoides / microbiology
  • PUVA Therapy
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications*
  • Skin Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Skin Neoplasms / microbiology
  • Tinea / complications*
  • Tinea / drug therapy
  • Trichophyton / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
  • Mechlorethamine