Abstract

Mycetoma are inflammatory pseudotumors, due to infection by bacterial (Actinomycetoma) or fungal (Eumycetoma) agent. A retrospective study was conducted during 34 years. Our aim was to study epidemiologic, clinic, therapeutic and microbiologic characteristics. Eighteen patients were assessed. Sex-ratio H/F was 2. The mean age was 43.6 years. Principal localization was the feet. Our study was characterized by majority of actinomycetoma found in 15 cases (Actinomadura madurae in 14 cases and Nocardia sp. in one case). Eumycetoma were diagnosed in 3 cases (Madurella mycetomatis in two cases and Pseudallesheria in one case). All patients received medical treatment associated with surgical treatment in 11 cases.

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