Case 170. Reference case 170B

       
  Pheohyphomycosis (infection of hyphae-forming pigmented fungi) in the dermis in a patient of acute leukemia.  
       

 

  Growth of hyphae-forming pigmented fungi is seen in the abscess cavity. Infection of hyphae-forming Exophiala jeanselmei is promoted by an immunosupressed state. Secondary brain abscess may occur.