Case report: Successful treatment of Candidal granuloma caused by Candida parapsilosis with oral fluconazole and terbinafine

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Candida parapsilosis, Candidal granuloma, fluconazole, terbinafine

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Candidal granuloma is a rare disease and treatment is still difficult in clinical practice. This disease is common in immunocompromised patients. Herein, we report a case of a 63-year-old man who presented with Candidal granuloma caused by Candida parapsilosis. The diagnosis was confirmed according to fungal culture. The patient was successfully treated with oral fluconazole and terbinafine. After 2 months, the skin lesions were fully resolved and after 6 months of follow-up, there was no recurrence.

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