Fig.34-A1
Chromoblstomycosis

The extensive tumor-like lesions with ulcerations on the lower leg do not suggest a fungal infection.

Fig.34-A2
Chromoblastomycosis

In a smear taken from the ulcer shown in fig. 34-A1 appear a cluster of fungal cells with brown capsules.

Fig.34-A3
Chromoblastomycosis

In the non ulcerated region of the skin microscopically an extensive pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia of the epidermis and the chronic inflammation in the dermis can be observed in this HE stain at low power. Fungus cells can not be detected in this slide.

Fig.34-A4
Chromoblastomycosis

The macroscopical aspect of the fungal species of the genus Hormodendrum in a culture colony, one of the fungi which may produce this infection.