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Biopsy revealed hyperplastic squamous epithelium with granulomas and large aseptate hyphal structures, confirming basidiobolomycosis. The patient was treated with oral itraconazole, leading to significant resolution of the swelling within 3 months. This case highlights the atypical presentation of basidiobolomycosis in an elderly patient and emphasizes the importance of considering this diagnosis in subcutaneous swellings, especially in tropical climates. The case also underscores the challenges in diagnosing this condition, particularly when cultures are negative, and the need for further research to improve diagnostic methods.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.4269\/ajtmh.24-0601","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,4,22]],"date-time":"2025-04-22T17:39:42Z","timestamp":1745343582000},"page":"177-179","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Subcutaneous Basidiobolomycosis Masquerading as Cellulitis on the Forearm of an Elderly Woman"],"prefix":"10.4269","volume":"113","author":[{"given":"Rhea","family":"Ahuja","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India;"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Vanshika","family":"Arora","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 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