Intraoral phaeohyphomycosis

Head Neck Pathol. 2012 Dec;6(4):481-5. doi: 10.1007/s12105-012-0357-4. Epub 2012 May 24.

Abstract

Phaeohyphomycosis is an infection caused by pigment-producing saprophytic fungi. Systemic infections may occur in the immunocompromised patient. Infection in healthy individuals may result in subcutaneous abscess formation. Oral lesions appear to be rare. A case of intraoral phaeohyphomycosis presenting as a well-demarcated, painful nodule of the anterior hard palate in a 12-year-old healthy male is described. The mass was excised and the diagnosis was established following histopathologic examination of the tissue.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mouth Diseases / pathology*
  • Mouth Diseases / surgery
  • Orthodontic Appliances
  • Palatal Expansion Technique
  • Phaeohyphomycosis / pathology*
  • Phaeohyphomycosis / surgery