Case 174. Reference case 174A

       
 
Malassezia furfur seen adjacent to nevocellular nevus (PAS).
 
       

 

  Budding yeasts (blastoconidia) and short hyphae (pseudomycelia) are observed in the cornified layer, giving a so-called "spaghetti and meat balls" appearance. The mycelial form is not so clear in the state of normal flora.