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Actinomycotic mycetoma.

A Dogra1, Y C Minocha, M Gupta

  • 1Department of Dermato-Venereology, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana-141 001, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|September 30, 2010
PubMed
Summary
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This case report details a rare instance of actinomycotic mycetoma in the foot. Histological confirmation aided in diagnosing this chronic fungal infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Actinomycotic mycetoma is a chronic subcutaneous infection.
  • It often affects the feet and is caused by Actinomyces species.
  • Presentation can include nodules, sinuses, and swelling, often with a long duration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of actinomycotic mycetoma.
  • To describe the clinical presentation and diagnostic confirmation of this rare condition.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical case presentation.
  • Histological examination for diagnosis confirmation.

Main Results:

  • A patient presented with multiple nodules, sinuses, and swelling of the left foot.
  • The condition had a duration of six years.
  • Histological findings confirmed the diagnosis of actinomycotic mycetoma.

Conclusions:

  • Actinomycotic mycetoma can present insidiously with chronic symptoms.
  • Histological confirmation is crucial for diagnosing this mycetoma subtype.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare fungal infections in chronic foot conditions.