BLASTOMYCOSIS OF THE PROSTATE, EPIDIDYMIS AND LEG

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Abstract
Blastomycosis was first described by Gilchrist in 1896. It has since been reported from most countries of the world. In the United States it appears to be of more frequent occurrence in the Mississippi Valley region. It is not infrequent in the experience of dermatologists in St. Louis. The particular interest in the case reported here was the localization of blastomycetes in the prostate and epididymis, and the subsequent course following prostatectomy and the use of iodides. The prognosis of systemic blastomycosis is grave. Our patient made a rapid and complete symptomatic recovery We are aware, however, that localized foci of the organism may still be present, and future trouble from this source is not beyond a possibility. REPORT OF CASE In the case reported here the lesions on the skin when one of us was called into consultation consisted of an oval ulcer, 3 by 1½ inches, on the

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