Mycetoma in a 29 Year Old Nigerian: A Case Report

Abstract

Mycetoma is a chronic granulomatous inflammatory disease caused by either aerophllic actinomycetes or true fungi, eumycetoma. The occurrence is worldwide but it is endemic in some African countries. The disease seems not to be common in our environment. We hereby present a case that was successfully managed in our centre. Mycetoma can cause disfigurement and in advanced cases, deformities and disabilities if not properly managed.

Keywords: Mycetoma, granulomatous, fungi

Nigerian Hospital Practice Vol. 2 (1) 2008: pp. 18-21