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Eumycetoma due to Madurella grisea--a case report
Charu Agrawal1, Bithika Duttaroy, D D Duttaroy
1Departments Microbiology and General Surgery, Medical College and Sir Sayaji General Hospital, Baroda.
Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
|November 22, 2005
Summary
This is the first report of mycetoma caused by Madurella grisea in Gujarat. Identification was confirmed through grain analysis, fungal morphology, and histopathology.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Background:
- Mycetoma is a chronic subcutaneous infection.
- Madurella grisea is a fungal species known to cause mycetoma.
- Previous reports of Madurella grisea mycetoma are absent from Gujarat.
Observation:
- A case of mycetoma was observed in Gujarat.
- The causative agent was suspected to be Madurella grisea.
- Diagnostic methods included analysis of grain characteristics, Sabouraud's dextrose agar morphology, and histopathology.
Findings:
- The study confirmed Madurella grisea as the cause of mycetoma in the reported case.
- Identification was based on macroscopic (grain structure/texture) and microscopic (morphology on culture) features.
- Histopathological examination further supported the diagnosis.
Implications:
- This finding expands the known geographical distribution of Madurella grisea mycetoma.
- It highlights the importance of considering Madurella grisea in mycetoma cases in this region.
- Accurate identification is crucial for appropriate patient management and epidemiological understanding.