Mycetomas: an epidemiological, etiological, clinical, laboratory and therapeutic review
An. bras. dermatol
;
93(1): 8-18, Jan.-Feb. 2018. tab, graf
Artículo
en Inglés
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| ID: biblio-887169
ABSTRACT
Abstract Mycetoma is a chronic suppurative disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, characterized by a symptomatic triad tumor, fistulas and grains. It can be caused by fungi (eumycetoma) and bacteria (actinomycetoma), with similar clinical features. Diagnosis is based on the clinical presentation and identification of the etiological agents in the tissue, by mycological/bacteriological, histopathological and immunohistochemical tests. It is important to specify the fungal or bacterial etiology, because the treatments are different. An approach that involves early diagnosis, the use of systemic antibiotics or antifungal agents, including surgical removal of lesions, is the basis for the treatment of these diseases. In this review, the most commonly used diagnostic methods and treatments will be discussed. Also, we will review the history of the disease through epidemiological and etiological aspects.
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Asunto principal:
Micetoma
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de etiología
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Estudio pronóstico
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Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Asunto de la revista:
Dermatologia
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
University of Brasilia/BR
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