Concurrent pyoderma gangrenosum and infection with Scedosporium apiospermum

Australas J Dermatol. 2016 May;57(2):e46-8. doi: 10.1111/ajd.12302. Epub 2015 Apr 28.

Abstract

We present a patient with pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) following hip surgery, who developed an exacerbation of her ulceration in conjunction with new areas on her lower limbs. Clinically, features of PG and deep fungal infection were apparent. Scedosporium apiospermum was isolated from the ulcers.

Keywords: Scedosporium apiospermum; deep fungal infection; immunosuppression; pathergy; pyoderma gangrenosum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / adverse effects
  • Dermatomycoses / complications*
  • Dermatomycoses / drug therapy
  • Dermatomycoses / microbiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leg Ulcer / etiology*
  • Pyoderma Gangrenosum / complications*
  • Pyoderma Gangrenosum / drug therapy
  • Recurrence
  • Scedosporium*