CHROMOMYCOSIS - 2 CASES

We report two cases of chromomycosis due to Fonsecaea pedrosoi and Cla dosporium herbarum, observed in two women from the Tlemcen region. Due to the wart-like or nodular lesions, these case were mistaken for oth er skin diseases with similar manifestations, particularly verrucous t uberculosis and cutaneous leishmaniasis. The histology revealed fumago id bodies leading to the identification of the causative agents. Chrom omycosis is rare in Algeria although 3 cases have been observed in our area since 1989. The physician should be aware of this diagnosis.