Authors : Dr. Sharon Krupa, Dr. Soumya B M , Dr. Vardendra kulkarni
DOI : 10.18231/j.achr.2025.009
Volume : 10
Issue : 1
Year : 2025
Page No : 34-36
Chromoblastomycosis is recognized as a “NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASE” (NTD) by WHO and is included in NTD road map 2021-2030 to increase surveillance and visibility of disease. It is a slowly progressing localized fungal infection of the skin and the subcutaneous tissues which is caused by several pigmented fungi. It affects individuals in tropical and sub-tropical regions often with history of trauma involving plant material, and has a male preponderance. The characteristic sclerotic bodies are seen microscopically, the other synonyms being “copper penny” bodies and medlar bodies. Chromoblastomycosis presents with polymorphic lesions often mimicking other dermatological conditions leading to diagnostic delays. Identification of pathognomonic sclerotic bodies in histopathology clinches the diagnosis to initiate early treatment and better patient outcomes. The disease may easily be misdiagnosed by those who are not sensitized to its clinical presentation and recognition of sclerotic bodies in the tissue sections. Here we present a case of Chromoblastomycosis in a female farmer, presenting with itching skin lesion since 20 years.