Maduromycosis (Madurella mycetomatis) in a horse.
A case of maduromycosis mycetoma caused by Madurella mycetomatis is reported. The horse presented with multiple subcutaneous swelling over the right scapula. There were no discharging fistulae present. Macroscopically the lesion contained a black granular material embedded in a granulomatous mass. Microscopically large numbers of microcolonies were present containing segmented hyphae. No typical chlamydospores were observed. Cultures yielded a fungus identified as Madurella mycetomatis. Treatment consisted of surgical excision and local treatment with thiabendazole powder.
D000818:Animals; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D008271:Mycetoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*