Momin Saira B, Richardson Blakely S, Bryan Michael G, Del Rosso James Q, Mobini Narciss
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2009 Feb;2(2):26-31.
Mycetoma is a chronic and progressive subcutaneous granulomatous infection characterized by painless swelling and tumefaction, draining sinus tracts, and purulent discharge. The term eumycetoma is used to describe an infection caused by fungi, while an actinomycetoma is used to describe an infection caused by filamentous bacteria. An accurate identification of the pathogen plays a vital role in the treatment plan as well as a positive outcome for the patient. In this report, we present an elderly white female with an initial presentation of mycetoma masquerading as a squamous cell carcinoma. We also review microbiology, diagnostic modalities, and treatment for mycetoma.
足菌肿是一种慢性进行性皮下肉芽肿性感染，其特征为无痛性肿胀和肿块、引流窦道及脓性分泌物。真菌性足菌肿一词用于描述由真菌引起的感染，而放线菌性足菌肿则用于描述由丝状细菌引起的感染。病原体的准确鉴定在治疗方案以及患者的良好预后中起着至关重要的作用。在本报告中，我们介绍了一位老年白人女性，其最初表现为伪装成鳞状细胞癌的足菌肿。我们还回顾了足菌肿的微生物学、诊断方法及治疗。
