A rare presentation of actinomycotic mycetoma of the hand: a case report
This case underscores that mycetoma can present without classic sinus tracts, leading to diagnostic delay. A high index of suspicion and the use of histopathological and molecular methods are essential for diagnosis. Prolonged, targeted antibiotic therapy is the cornerstone of management, though advanced disease may result in a slower response.
Authors
- Kazem Ahmadikia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1745-196X)
- Ilad Alavi Darazam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4440-335X)
- Mohammad Kord (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8059-1060)
- Armin Abdi
- Shahrzad Layegh Mirhosseyni
Institutions
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-026-12825-6
- Primary Topic
- Actinomycetales infections and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00