Subcutaneous entomophthoromycoses

Self-induced Subcutaneous Emohysema

A 15 year old girl is presented with subcutaneous emphysema of both arms, neck and thorax which found to be self-induced. The differential diagnosis of subcutaneous emphysema is discussed with especial emphasis on factitious emphysema and the importance of diagnosis. 

Subcutaneous dermatofibroma.

Dermatofibroma (DF) is usually confined to the dermis and the overlying epidermis is usually hyperplastic. Although DF with deep subcutaneous extension is commonly encountered, purely subcutaneous DF is uncommon. In this review, we describe a case of a 41-year-old male patient who presented with a painless, subcutaneous, hard papule on the left thigh. After the skin had been incised the lesion ...

Subcutaneous mycoses.

Subcutaneous mycoses include a heterogeneous group of fungal infections that develop at the site of transcutaneous trauma. Infection slowly evolves as the etiologic agent survives and adapts to the adverse host tissue environment. Diagnosis rests on clinical presentation, histopathology, and culture of the etiologic agents. This article considers sporotrichosis, chromoblastomycosis, and mycetoma.

Subcutaneous scars.

Primary Subcutaneous Hydatid Cyst in Scapula

Hydatid disease, caused by larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus, is a common parasitic infection of human and animal. Although liver and lung are the most commonly affected area, hydatid cyst may develop any part of the body. Primary subcutaneous hydatid cyst is extremely rare. We report a case of 54 years old man who presented with palpable mass in scapular region from 3 years ago....