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Conidiobolomycosis: A Frequently Ignored Condition Highlighted by Two Case Reports

  • By

  • Kulasinghe Arachchige Chethana Charitha Pemasiri

  • Buddhika Ushani Manukulasooriya

  • Amal T. G. Fernanado

  • Ravindra Kirihena

  • Primali Irosha Jayasekera

  • February 16, 2026

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    Conidiobolomycosis is a rare subcutaneous fungal infection primarily caused by Conidiobolus species, leading to significant facial disfigurement if untreated.

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    Most cases of conidiobolomycosis are reported in West Africa, with additional cases noted in India, China, and the Americas.

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    Two cases of successfully managed conidiobolomycosis in immunocompetent patients highlight the condition's clinical presentation and treatment.

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    Diagnosis typically involves imaging, endoscopy, and histopathological examination, revealing broad aseptate fungal hyphae.

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    Treatment with itraconazole and potassium iodide resulted in complete symptom resolution in both reported cases.

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Conidiobolomycosis: A Frequently Ignored Condition Highlighted by Two Case Reports

  • by Kulasinghe Arachchige Chethana Charitha Pemasiri, Buddhika Ushani Manukulasooriya, Amal T. G. Fernanado, Ravindra Kirihena, Primali Irosha Jayasekera

  • February 16, 2026

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