Diagnosis and Management of a Long-Standing Eumycetoma of the Wrist in Somalia: A Case Report in a Resource-Limited Setting

This case illustrates the classic clinical and histopathological presentation of eumycetoma. In a resource-limited setting where species-specific identification via culture or PCR and extensive antifungal therapy may be unavailable, complete surgical excision for localized lesions proved to be a successful and curative management strategy. This report underscores the importance of early diagnosis and surgical intervention in preventing the significant morbidity associated with advanced mycetoma.

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International Medical Case Reports Journal
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2026-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.2147/imcrj.s565197
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Actinomycetales infections and treatment
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Diagnosis and Management of a Long-Standing Eumycetoma of the Wrist in Somalia: A Case Report in a Resource-Limited Setting

Mhmoud Mohmed Hassan, Shafie Hassan, Adam Mohamed
International Medical Case Reports Journal
Actinomycetales infections and treatment
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Diagnosis and Management of a Long-Standing Eumycetoma of the Wrist in Somalia: A Case Report in a Resource-Limited Setting

Mhmoud Mohmed Hassan, Shafie Hassan, Adam Mohamed
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Abstract

This case illustrates the classic clinical and histopathological presentation of eumycetoma. In a resource-limited setting where species-specific identification via culture or PCR and extensive antifungal therapy may be unavailable, complete surgical excision for localized lesions proved to be a successful and curative management strategy. This report underscores the importance of early diagnosis and surgical intervention in preventing the significant morbidity associated with advanced mycetoma.

International Medical Case Reports JournalVol. Volume 19
Somali National University (SO), University of Somalia (SO), Jamhuriya University of Science and Technology (SO), Cochrane (GB)
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Actinomycetales infections and treatment
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