| Autor: |
L. A. Hoogervorst, L. S. op de Coul, A. Ray, P. B. de Witte, M. G. J. de Boer |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2022 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, Vol 7, Pp 241-248 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2206-3552 |
| DOI: |
10.5194/jbji-7-241-2022 |
| Popis: |
The aim of this study was to review the available literature concerning Madura foot (“mycetoma”) caused by Madurella mycetomatis in immunocompromised patients. With a systematic literature search, we identified only three papers, describing a total of three immunocompromised patients. Hence, the clinical presentation and prognosis of the disease in this patient population have not yet been well described. In addition, we present a case from our institution, illustrating the complexity of the treatment of this rare disease. Although very rare in non-endemic countries, we emphasize that mycetoma should be included in the differential diagnoses of (immunocompromised) patients who have been residing in a geographical area where the disease is endemic and presenting with soft tissue inflammation of one of the extremities. |
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