Diagnosis and treatment of mycetoma

Palestine, Roberta F.; Rogers, Roy S.

doi:10.1016/s0190-9622(82)70009-x

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“…Mycetoma grains can be distinguished from artifacts and other organisms by the intimate relationship between the grain and neutrophils. The appearance of the grains is as follows: Actinomycetoma-Homogenously eosinophilic with haematoxylineosin stain; blue in the center with pink filaments in the periphery with May-Grünwald-Giemsa stain, Eumycetoma -Brownish colour with haematoxylin-eosin stain; black with a green tinge with MayGrünwald-Giemsa stain [4]. Our patient made a good recovery after surgery, with no signs of recurrence after one year of follow-up.…”

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Pedal Mycetoma Mimicking Plantar Fibroma

Abdulkareem¹

2013

Orthop Muscul Syst

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A 47-year-old female of African origin, presented with history of a growing lump on the sole of her right foot. She normally lives in the UK, but has been visiting an African country in the last few years. Physical examination showed an isolated nodular lesion on the sole of her right foot, at the instep with intact skin, and no sinus formation. The working diagnosis was a plantar fibroma. The patient was otherwise fit and well and was not on steroids or other medications. Physical examination revealed an isolated lump on the sole of her foot, with no other findings. Differential diagnoses considered include plantar fibroma, inter-metatarsal neuroma, subcutaneous lipoma, plantar fasciitis, aspergillosis, ganglion and warts among others. She had Ultrasound and later excision biopsy followed by histology which confirmed fungal Mycetoma. She made a recovery without any additional treatment and had no recurrence after two years of follow-up.

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“…There may be associated swelling and cellulitis of the affected limb, with or without systemic features, depending on the duration of the symptoms [4]. The diagnosis of this condition is mostly clinical especially in endemic countries where advanced cases are often encountered [8].…”

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Pedal Mycetoma Mimicking Plantar Fibroma

Abdulkareem¹

2013

Orthop Muscul Syst

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“…Mycetoma grains can be distinguished from artefacts and other organisms by the intimate relationship between the grain and neutrophils. The appearance of the grains is as follows: Actinomycetoma-Homogenously eosinophilic with haematoxylin-eosin stain (blue in the centre with pink filaments in the periphery with May-Grün-wald-Giemsa stain); Eumycetoma -brownish colour with haematoxylin-eosin stain (black with a green tinge with May-Grünwald-Giemsa stain) 4 . Our patient made a good recovery after surgery, with no signs of recurrence after 1 year of follow-up.…”

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“…The clinical features of mycetoma begin initially with a subcutaneous swelling, which becomes a nodule, with gradually increasing induration, rupture, sinuses and discharge of fungal grains. There may be associated swelling and cellulitis of the affected limb, with or without systemic features, depending on the duration of the symptoms 4 . The diagnosis of this condition is mostly clinical especially in endemic countries where advanced cases are often encountered 8 .…”

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2013

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“…Actinomadura pelletieri produces red grains. 6,7 Mycetoma is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions. It usually occurs between latitudes 15° S and 30° N, also known as the "Mycetoma belt" which includes countries like Sudan, Somalia, Senegal, India, Yemen, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and Argentina.…”

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Clinical study on task specific dystonia among beedi workers

2020

IJN

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Mycetoma is a localized chronic, suppurative granulomatous disorder of subcutaneous tissue, skin and bones, mainly of feet, characterized by a triad of grains, tumour and tracts. It is commonly seen in tropical and subtropical areas. Based on causative organisms it is classified into eumycetoma caused by fungus, and actinomycetoma caused by bacteria. Color of grains also helps in differentiating the organisms. Black grains are always produced by fungi; pale grains are produced by bacteria and fungus. Diagnosis is based on the classical clinical presentation, histopathology and microbiological examination. Serological tests are not helpful. Molecular techniques to detect antigens are still under study. Eumycetoma is very resistant to treatment. Actinomycetoma responds well to prolonged antibiotic therapy.1,2 We present here in detail a series of five cases of mycetoma diagnosed in our hospital in a span of six months.

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Diagnosis and treatment of mycetoma

Cited by 47 publications

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Pedal Mycetoma Mimicking Plantar Fibroma

Pedal Mycetoma Mimicking Plantar Fibroma

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Clinical study on task specific dystonia among beedi workers

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