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Dermpath-India Pathology of Blastomycosis-like Pyoderma Dr Sampurna Roy MD 2023
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| Blastomycosis-like
pyoderma is a rare form of pyoderma in immunocompromised patients.
Various
bacteria have
been implicated as possible causative
agents.Staphylococcus aureus is the most common causative
organism. Gross: The lesions are usually large verrucous plaques together with numerous pustules. Microscopic features: A dense inflammatory infiltrate in the dermis together with multiple small abscesses. These are present in a backround of chronic inflammation. There is prominent pseudoepithelimatous hyperplasia. A few granulomas are sometimes present associated with elastotic fibers.
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