“COPPER PENNY” OF PATHOLOGY- CHROMOBLASTOMYCOSIS- A CASE REPORT AND BRIEF REVIEW OF LITERATURE.

Abstract

Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is a chronic, granulomatous, mycosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissue produced by the traumatic implantation of various dematiaceous fungi. The most prevalent species (90%) is Fonsecaea pedrosoi. We report a case of a 29 year male presented with complaints of non- healing ulcer since 6-7 months and underwent exploration and curettage. It was diagnosed as chromoblastomycosis in histopathological examination on identication of characteristic copper pennies/sclerotic bodies. Later on patient responded well to oral antifungal and antibiotic therapy. To conclude, CBM although infrequent, must be considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic skin lesions.