Eumycetoma Pedis Due to Madurella mycetomatis in Indonesian Farmer: A Case Report

Emma Novauli Hutabarat; Faridha Ilyas; Safruddin Amin

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2022.8630

Authors

Emma Novauli Hutabarat Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hasanuddin, Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Faridha Ilyas Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hasanuddin, Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Safruddin Amin Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hasanuddin, Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2022.8630

Keywords:

Mycetoma, Pedis, Itraconazole, Endemic

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Mycetoma is a chronic, localized cutaneous inflammatory disease originating from fungi (eumycetoma) or bacteria (actinomycetoma) infection. The most common cause of eumycetoma is a black grain producing fungus, Madurella mycetoma.

CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of eumycetoma pedis in a middle-aged woman with a successful resolution after receiving the combination of surgical debridement, systemic itraconazole, and topical antifungals therapy.

CONCLUSION: This case report highlights the importance of a prompt diagnostic procedure to identify the causative agent in mycetoma at an early stage of the disease followed by integrated management care that combines systemic therapy and surgical intervention.

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