A Needle in the Skin: Unveiling Cutaneous Aspergillosis in an Immunocompetent Host: A Rare Case Report

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Leelavathy Ganesan, M.D, (Pathology) Shobana B, M.D, (Pathology) Kavitha M, M.D, (Pathology) Kasthuri Thilagam K, M.D, (Pathology)

Abstract

Primary Cutaneous aspergillosis is a rare but increasingly recognized infection, primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals. However, it can also occur in otherwise healthy individuals following trauma or environmental exposure to Aspergillus spores. We present here a case of cutaneous aspergillosis initially diagnosed through Fine Needle Aspiration cytology in an immunocompetent patient. This case highlights the utility of cytological examination in rapidly diagnosing this often-overlooked rare fungal infection especially in atypical or obscure clinical presentations, and emphasizes the importance of early detection and appropriate antifungal therapy for successful management.

Keywords: Cutaneous Aspergillosis, Immunocompetent, Fine Needle Aspiration

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GANESAN, Leelavathy et al. A Needle in the Skin: Unveiling Cutaneous Aspergillosis in an Immunocompetent Host: A Rare Case Report. Medical Research Archives, [S.l.], v. 13, n. 3, mar. 2025. ISSN 2375-1924. Available at: <https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/6403>. Date accessed: 06 apr. 2025. doi: https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v3i3.6403.
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