Mycetoma of Left Foot and Left Hand: A Challenging Case Report of Diagnosis and Management
Dr Shrikant Ratan Kulmethe
Mycetoma, Diagnosis and Management
Mycetoma is a rare and chronic infection that affects the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and bone. It is caused by several species of bacteria and fungi and is endemic in many parts of the world, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. We report a case of mycetoma of the left foot and left hand in a 35-year-old male farmer from a rural area of a tropical country. The patient was presented with a three-year history of painless swelling and discharge from the left foot and left hand. Microscopic examination of the granules revealed branching hyphae consistent with Madurella mycetomatis, and the patient was diagnosed with mycetoma. Surgical excision and antifungal therapy with itraconazole were initiated, resulting in significant improvement in symptoms and healing of the wounds. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management of mycetoma.
"Mycetoma of Left Foot and Left Hand: A Challenging Case Report of Diagnosis and Management", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.730 - 732, June-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2406082.pdf
Volume 9
Issue 6,
June-2024
Pages : 730 - 732
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_211748
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2406082
Downloads: 000347132
Research Area: Medical Science
Country: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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