Subcutaneous Cyst Due to a Novel Fungus, Aquastroma magniostiolata: A Case Report

Abstract

Various kinds of fungal agents have been observed in the environment. Fungi can enter the human body by penetration following trauma and are responsible for various types of subcutaneous mycotic lesions. In this case report, we present the case of a 47-year-old female patient who presented with swelling on the lateral aspect of the left lower leg above the lateral malleolus. Aspirate from the site was sent for histopathological examination for detection of the fungus. After microbiological investigation, a rare fungus isolated in this patient was identified as Aquastroma magniostiolata by carrying out sequencing at a reference center.