Indian Journal of Applied-Basic Medical Sciences
Open Access
  • Year: 2011
  • Volume: 13a
  • Issue: 16

Eumycetoma in Groin And Perineum Due To Madurella Mycetomatis

  • Author:
  • Jayshri D. Pethani1, Meena T. Kadam2, Sachin Darji, Parul D. Shah1
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 401 to 404

1N.H.L. Medical college, Ahmedabad-380006

2AMCMET Medical College, Ahmedabad-380006

Abstract

A case of eumycetoma of groin and perineum region in a 35 yrs old male was reported to Dermatology department of our institute. Patient presented with nodules and multiple discharging sinuses in the groin and perineum region, some of which containing black granules. Granules were collected and processed for bacteriological, mycologieal and histopathological examination. Clinically diagnosed mycetoma case was microbiologically confirmed as eumyeetoma. The case is being reported for its unusual clinical presentation and common etiological agent, Madurella mycetomatis.

Keywords

Black grain, eumyeetoma, Madurella mycetomatis