Tinea Corporis in a Patient with Non- Hodgkin Malignant Lymphoma with

Background: Tinea corporis is a superficial infection of the skin caused by Dermatophytes. It is characterized by inflammatory or non-inflammatory lesions. It is also called the ringworm of the body. Clinically it represents with rash that becomes ring-shaped, with itchy, scaly border and a clear center. Case report: The patient E.C was diagnosed seven months ago at the hematology service with "non Hodgkin Malignant lymphoma with peripheral T cells. The patient, on his third round of treatment represents with disseminated erythematous elements in the skin, ring-shaped rash spread throughout the body; in the neck, nose, face, legs and arms. He complained of itching and pain. Further laboratory examination of skin for fungi was requested. The microscopic examination of the skin with KOH resulted positive for septate hyphae. Trichophyton rubrum was isolated in the culture. The patient was treated during the hospital stay with oral Terbinafine 250 mg/day and Ketoconazole creams 2%. After therapy there were no signs of tinea corporis but only cutaneous elements of lymphoma. Conclusion: We presented a case of an immune-compromised patient with extensive Tinea corporis caused by T. rubrum. Early diagnoses and proper treatment are important in the progression of the disease