Epidemiological, Clinical, and Histopathological Characteristics of Patients with Sporotrichoid Lymphocutaneous Infection in Southern Thailand: A 10-Year Retrospective Study.

ABSTRACT: Sporotrichoid lymphocutaneous infection is caused by a variety of pathogens. However, in most cases, the causative pathogen cannot be identified on the basis of clinical and histopathological features. We examined the clinical manifestations, histopathologic findings, causative pathogens, treatment, and prognostic factors of sporotrichoid lymphocutaneous infection, specifically in the context of Thailand. The electronic medical records of patients with sporotrichoid lymphocutaneous infection who visited Songklanagarind Hospital from January 2000 to December 2010 were reviewed. A total of 53 patients were included; 41 (77.4%) were female, 12 (22.6%) were male, and the mean (SD) age was 52.9 (± 15.9) years. Nodules, plaques, and papules were the most commonly observed morphologies. Upper ext

SUBMITTER: Wongrat T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10076999 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature