title: A rare case of mycetoma due to curvularia.
abstract: Mycetoma due to Curvularia is a rare clinical entity. Here, we report a case of 27-year-old female presented with multiple swellings and discharging wounds around left shoulder joint since 12 years. Local examination showed diffuse nodular swellings over left anterior chest wall, posterior chest wall, and axilla. Multiple nodules and discharging sinuses were seen. Fungal culture of the biopsy of the lesion revealed Curvularia species. Patient showed significant clinical improvement with itraconazole therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Rupali S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Shinde
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Sreedevi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hanumantha
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Basappa G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Mantur
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Mahantesh V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Parande
keywords: Culture; Curvularia; eumycetoma; sinus; swelling