Our case has shown a better response to Itraconazole than Ketoconazole when given continuously for months. Late complications of Madura Foot include extension to the underlying bones and joints leading to periostitis, osteomyelitis and arthritis; and destruction of the bone leading to gross deformity [7].

Site: It is a chronic, tumorous, fungal infection of deep soft tissues and bones of foot (Madura foot). Foot is most commonly affected. Both forms of mycetoma present as a progressive, cutaneous and subcutaneous swelling, although actinomycetoma has a more rapid course.

Madura foot is very characteristic, although it may mimic more prevalent infectious conditions. The characteristic multiple discharging sinuses with extrusions of sulphur granules and MRI findings of "dot in circle" should clinch the diagnosis quickly. Medical therapy should be continued for at leas …

Madura foot is a chronic infection of the skin and underlying tissues caused by both bacteria (actinomyce-tomas) and fungi (eumycetomas). They are characterized by indolent tumefaction of the affected area, multiple sinus tracts, and granules that contain the agent.1,2 The disease was first described in the Indian town of Madura.

Madura foot is very characteristic, although it may mimic more prevalent infectious conditions. The characteristic multiple discharging sinuses with extrusions of sulphur granules and MRI findings of “dot in circle” should clinch the diagnosis quickly.

2013年10月23日 · “Madura foot” or pedal mycetoma is a rare destructive infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the foot, progressing to involve muscle and bone. The infection can be caused by both bacteria and fungi. Infection typically follows traumatic implantation of bacteria or fungal spores, which are present in soil or on plant material.

2024年11月1日 · Madura foot is a chronic infection that primarily affects deep subcutaneous soft tissues in the foot. Diagnosis is typically straightforward in endemic regions and is confirmed through biopsy results, often supported by imaging techniques like MRI, where the “dot-in-circle” sign is considered pathognomonic.

2020年9月18日 · Madura foot or mycetoma is initially a skin condition caused by pathogens of fungal (eumycetoma) or bacterial (actinomycetoma) origin. The mode of transmission is by traumatic inoculation through injured skin, especially at the foot. It is a frequent affection in tropical zones, very rare in our context.

2021年11月1日 · Conclusion: Madura foot is very characteristic, although it may mimic more prevalent infectious conditions. The characteristic multiple discharging sinuses with extrusions of sulphur granules...

2018年7月10日 · Madura foot is a chronic infection of the skin and underlying tissues caused by both bacteria (actinomycotic mycetoma or actinomycetomas) and fungi (eumycetomas or mycotic mycetoma). Mycetoma occurs most often in people who work in rural areas, usually in farmers, hunter-gatherer populations, and field laborer.