Primary Actinomycotic Mycetoma of the Hand and Wrist- A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 9
Abstract
Mycetoma is a chronic suppurative granulomatous disorder of subcutaneous tissues characterized by localized swellings with multiple sinus tracts discharging granules . It is a chronic infection, frequently seen in tropical and sub-tropical countries and is considered as an occupational disease. An accurate diagnosis is generally obtained by clinical and histological examination. We report a case of actinomycotic mycetoma of the hand for its rarity.
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Meera Balakrishnan
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