Affiliation:
1. Department of Dermatology University of California Davis School of Medicine Sacramento California USA
2. Department of Pathology and Laboratory and Medicine University of California Davis School of Medicine Sacramento California USA
Abstract
AbstractSelect Aspergillus species can produce oxalate as a fermentation byproduct, which may react with calcium ions to produce insoluble calcium oxalate crystals in tissues. These crystals are frequently associated with pulmonary Aspergillus infections, yet are rarely described in primary cutaneous aspergillosis. Herein, we report the presence of calcium oxalate crystals detected on cutaneous specimens from primary cutaneous Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus fumigatus infections in an immunocompromised, premature infant. No metabolic sources of oxalosis were found.
Funder
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Subject
Dermatology,Histology,Pathology and Forensic Medicine
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