Fungal mycetoma: two cases report and literature review

Abstract:

Fungal mycetoma is a chronic granulomatous lesion that persists in the skin and subcutaneous tissue for a long time. It is commonly caused by fungal infection in field workers who are pricked to the subcutaneous tissue by thorns from soil, plants, or bramble. Fungal mycetoma cases is rare in China. This article reports two cases of fungal mycetoma caused by Madurella grisea and Aspergillus flavus infection, which improve after surgical debridement and antifungal drug treatment. This study aims to improve clinicians’ understanding on fungal mycetoma and achieve early diagnosis and treatment.

Key words:fungal mycetoma;fungal culture;histopathology;imaging;case report