This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Skin, Subject name: Pathology
Copper penny bodies are seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. Chromoblastomycosis, B. Phaeohyphomycosis, C. Histoplasmosis, D. Cryptococcosis
A: Chromoblastomycosis
Answer: A: Chromoblastomycosis 
Explanation: Ans: a (Chromoblastomycosis)Ref: Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods, 21st ed.Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic infection of the skin and soft tissue.Characterized by the presence of muriform fungal structures called sclerotic bodies (copper penny bodies) within the infected tissues.