A man with foot ulcer - Answers

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(Refer to page 210) Answer Eumycetoma (Madurella mycetoma or Maduramycosis) Mycetoma is an uncommon localised chronic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue that can be due to fungus (eumycetoma) or bacteria (actinomycetoma). It is characterised by a triad of tumefaction, draining sinuses (usually in late stage) and presence of the exudates containing colonial grains. Mycetoma infection is classified based on the aetiological agents and colour of the grains (Refer to supplementary text).