title: [Red grain mycetomas (A. pelletieri). Apropos of 20 new cases in Dakar].
abstract: 20 cases of mycetoma A. pelletieri coming from Sénégal are reported. This series confirms the peculiar localisation, extension and severity of this type of mycetoma: 14 cases located outside the foot (buttock, perineum, scrotum, inguinocrural area, abdominal and chest wall); frequency of lymph node involvement; importance of superficial extension; surgical possibilities overreached in more than 1/3 of the cases. Effectiveness of sulfa-methoxy-trimethoprime in the medical management is outlined.
mesh_terms: D000193:Actinomycetales Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008271:Mycetoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D009617:Nocardia Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D012675:Senegal
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents
vernacular_title: Note sur les mycétomes à grains rouges (A. pelletieri) (à propos de 20 nouveaux cas Dakarois).