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Mycetoma foot.

Somnath Gooptu1, Iqbal Ali, Gurjit Singh

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Padm Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Pune, India.

Journal of Family & Community Medicine
|August 29, 2013
PubMed
Summary
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Mycetoma, a chronic infection causing foot swelling, is often diagnosed late. Early detection and treatment with multi-drug therapy and debridement led to symptom relief in a Nocardia case.

Keywords:
ActinomycetomaMadura footgrains

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Mycetoma is a chronic granulomatous infection affecting skin and subcutaneous tissues, endemic in tropical regions.
  • It is characterized by the presence of sinuses discharging granules and often presents with swelling and nodules.
  • Nocardia species are among the causative agents of mycetoma, a disease requiring timely diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with left foot swelling, a healed sinus, and a painful nodule.
  • History revealed sinuses with yellow granular discharge from the left foot.
  • Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology confirmed Nocardia species growth.

Findings:

  • The patient received multi-drug therapy combined with surgical debridement of the nodule.
  • Significant symptomatic relief and regression of swelling were observed within three months.
  • This case highlights the successful management of Nocardia mycetoma.

Implications:

  • Late diagnosis is common due to the slow progression of mycetoma.
  • Health education emphasizing protective footwear is crucial to prevent infection.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential for favorable outcomes in mycetoma patients.