Disseminated Candida tropicalis infection presented with skin rashes and chorioretinitis in a Subcutaneous Panniculitis-like T-Cell Lymphoma pediatric patient

Authors

  • Pirakorn Sukonthaman Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Chutika Srisuttiyakorn Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.

Keywords:

Candida tropicalis , disseminated candidiasis, chorioretinitis, Subcutaneous Panniculitis-like T-Cell Lymphoma (SPTCL)

Abstract

Candida tropicalis is one of the most common pathogens responsible for disseminated Candidiasis, especially in immunocompromised patients. The dermatological lesion usually presents as erythematous papular eruptions. Ocular manifestation is one of the serious major complications, present as chorioretinitis and endophthalmitis, which may increase mortality rate. We report a case of disseminated C.tropicalis infection presented with skin rashes and chorioretinitis in a Subcutaneous Panniculitis-like T-Cell Lymphoma pediatric patient.

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Published

2023-03-09

How to Cite

Sukonthaman, P., & Srisuttiyakorn, C. (2023). Disseminated Candida tropicalis infection presented with skin rashes and chorioretinitis in a Subcutaneous Panniculitis-like T-Cell Lymphoma pediatric patient. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 39(1), 1–5. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/258458

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