Mycetoma case series in Somalia

Abstract

Mycetoma is a suppurative chronic bacterial or fungal disease inoculated into the body by minor trauma which may penetrate from subcutaneous tissue to bone. Although the lower extremities are most commonly affected, rare forms can also be seen from time to time. The diagnostic triad of swelling in the affected area, multiple sinus formation, and purulent discharge with grains are typical. Definitive diagnosis is made by isolation of the causative pathogen, radiologic imaging, and histopathologic examination. Antifungal and antibacterial options are applied together with surgery. Our aim in this case series is to report and analyze 10 rare cases of mycetoma.