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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · J Lab Physicians 2015; 7(01): 055-057
DOI: 10.4103/0974-2727.154799
Case Report

A Rare Case of Mycetoma Due to Curvularia

Rupali S Shinde
Department of Microbiology, Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
,
Sreedevi Hanumantha
Department of Microbiology, Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
,
Basappa G Mantur
Department of Microbiology, Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
,
Mahantesh V Parande
Department of Microbiology, Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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ABSTRACT

Mycetoma due to Curvularia is a rare clinical entity. Here, we report a case of 27-year-old female presented with multiple swellings and discharging wounds around left shoulder joint since 12 years. Local examination showed diffuse nodular swellings over left anterior chest wall, posterior chest wall, and axilla. Multiple nodules and discharging sinuses were seen. Fungal culture of the biopsy of the lesion revealed Curvularia species. Patient showed significant clinical improvement with itraconazole therapy.

Key words

Culture - Curvularia - eumycetoma - sinus - swelling


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