Unusual Tarsal Infection : Fonsecaea pedrosol The First Case Report

Niphon Sayawat, M.D.
Somkiat Asawaphureekorn, M.D.
Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University. 40002


ABSTRACT We reported the first case of tarsal infection by Fonsecaea pedrosoi.

This case was 35 years old female. Her underlining disease was Steven Johnson syndrome that produced dry eye and immunity defect. She presented with irritation, blurred vision of left eye and black pigmented granules in left upper tarsus.

She was treated by surgical removal of granules. No antifungal drugs were given but there was no recurrence.