Citation
Ba. Young et al., Mycetoma, J AM POD M, 90(2), 2000, pp. 81-84
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
ISSN journal
87507315
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Volume
90
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
81 - 84
Database
ISI
SICI code
8750-7315(200002)90:2<81:M>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Subcutaneous fungal infections are relatively uncommon in the lower extremi
ty. Mycetoma begins as painless papules or nodules that increase in size an
d progresses to involve the connective tissue. Diagnosis is based on biopsy
, with definitive identification of the organism needed for effective treat
ment. Treatment consists of antifungal medications and surgical debridement
. This article provides an overview of this disorder and reports on a case
of recurrent mycetoma in a 70-year-old woman.