Author Type(s)

Resident/Fellow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2017

DOI

10.1016/j.jdcr.2017.08.010

Journal Title

JAAD Case Reports

Department

Dermatology

Abstract

Primary cutaneous nocardiosis has a diverse variety of clinical presentations; thus, a high degree of clinical suspicion is essential in making the diagnosis and avoiding inappropriate treatment or surgery. We present the case of a patient with mycetoma on the back with contiguous extension to the cervicothoracolumbar musculature and pleura caused by Nocardia brasiliensis acquired by sleeping on the ground.

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