Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 1987, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (2): 74-76.

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Cutaneous chromomycosis:Histopathological analysis of 113 cases

Wang Zhenguo   

  • Received:1986-03-26 Revised:1986-07-29 Online:1987-04-15 Published:1987-04-15

Abstract: This article describes the histopathologic changes of 113 cases of cutaneous chromomy-cosis and discusses the different inflammatory cell infiltration in dermis and the phenomenon of trans-epithelial elimination of spores. The shape, size and distrbution of spores within skin tissues was observed and eosinophilic material surrounding brown_thick wall spores was found.