Eumycetoma

Dermatol Online J. 2005 Dec 30;11(4):10.

Abstract

Eumycetoma is a localized, chronic fungal infection of skin and subcutaneous tissues. It is characterized by tumefaction, abscess formation, draining sinuses, and sclerotia (grains) within the abscesses and fistulae. Treatment of eumycetoma is a challenge. Relapse rates are high even when a combination of surgical and medical approaches is utilized. Here we report a case of eumycetoma due to Exophiala jeanselmei arising on the foot of a man from Trinidad, West Indies.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chronic Disease
  • Dermatomycoses / diagnosis
  • Dermatomycoses / drug therapy
  • Dermatomycoses / pathology*
  • Exophiala*
  • Foot Dermatoses / diagnosis
  • Foot Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Foot Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin / pathology
  • Subcutaneous Tissue / pathology