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Case Reports
. 2018 Apr 30;4(5):415-417.
doi: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2017.11.012. eCollection 2018 Jun.

Cutaneous Microsphaeropsis arundinis infection in renal transplant recipients-A report of 2 cases and review of the literature

Yvonne Nguyen  1   2 , Tristan Dodds  3 , Patricia Lowe  1   2
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Case Reports

Cutaneous Microsphaeropsis arundinis infection in renal transplant recipients-A report of 2 cases and review of the literature

Yvonne Nguyen et al. JAAD Case Rep. .
No abstract available

Keywords: DiPAS, periodic acid–Schiff with diastase; Microsphaeropsis arundinis; immunosuppression; renal transplantation.

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Figures

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Fig 1
Single linear hyperkeratotic plaque overlying the second metacarpophalangeal joint.
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Fig 2
Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia.
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Fig 3
Methenamine silver stain highlights the fungal hyphae and spores.
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Fig 4
Friable exophytic plaque with central ulcer on the leg.
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