Eumycetoma.
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.
Brownell
Isaac
I
Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, USA.
Pomeranz
Miriam
M
Ma
Linglei
L
D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D005093:Exophiala; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D040521:Subcutaneous Tissue / Q000473:pathology