PMC6952472_01
(a, b) Hypopigmented macules on the lateral face, neck, upper back; (c) Numerous confluent hypopigmented macules on the frontal area of the face; (d) Yeast and short hypha with appearance of 'spaghetti and meatballs' in KOH examination
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F1
On physical examination, numerous confluent hypopigmented macules with fine scales located on the frontal area of the face were noted (Figure 1c). A potassium hydroxide (KOH) examination revealed yeast and short mycelial forms resembling 'ziti and meatballs,' which supported the diagnosis of PV (Figure 1d).
PMC6952472_02
(a, b) Hypopigmented macules on the lateral face, neck, upper back; (c) Numerous confluent hypopigmented macules on the frontal area of the face; (d) Yeast and short hypha with appearance of 'spaghetti and meatballs' in KOH examination
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F1
On physical examination, numerous confluent hypopigmented macules with fine scales located on the frontal area of the face were noted (Figure 1c). A potassium hydroxide (KOH) examination revealed yeast and short mycelial forms resembling 'ziti and meatballs,' which supported the diagnosis of PV (Figure 1d).