A case of mycetoma-like chromoblastomycosis in Qatar. (2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ali, Gawahir A.; Goravey, Wael; Taj-Aldeen, Saad J.; Petkar, Mahir; Al-Bozom, Issam; Hadi, Hamad Abdel
• Is Part Of: IDCases. Volume 21(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020
• Subjects: Foot infections -- Chromoblastomycosis -- Muriform bodies -- Itraconazole; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Case Reports; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00853
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-2509

Abstract

Highlights: Historical background of the disease. Rare and neglected fungal infection. Importance of MDT approach: radiology and histology. Difficult management and need for prolonged follow up. Abstract: Chromoblastomycosis is one of the neglected tropical mycoses associated with chronic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. We report a case of 49-year-old patient originally from India presented with a mycetoma-like lesion in his right foot which was slowly progressing over three-year period. The diagnosis of chromoblastomycosis was confirmed following surgical excision and identification of the unique histological pathology of muriform bodies. The patient was subsequently treated with a prolonged course of oral itraconazole with a favorable outcome. The clinical presentations, assessment and management of the disease are outlined.