Phaehyphomycosis or Eumycetoma: A Case Report of a  Diagnostic Dilemma

Author: Md Salim Siti Norfairuz ¹ ; Wan Ismail Wan Faisham ^{2
,

3} ; Amiruddin Fatihatul Munirah ^{3
,

4} ; Hussain Faezahtul Arbaeyah ^{3
,

4} ; Abdullah Rosmaniza ^{1
,

3} ; Abdul Rahman Zaidah ^{1
,

3}
Author Information

1. Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Malaysia&
2. Department of Orthopaedic, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Malaysia&
3. Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Malaysia&
4. Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Malaysia
Publication Type:Case Reports
Keywords: Phaeohyphomycosis, Madura foot, eumycetoma, Phaeoacremonium krajdenii
From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2024;20(No.1):392-394
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: We reported a case of recurrent subcutaneous swelling on the left foot of a diabetic patient. Two different organisms, Cladosporium spp. and Phaeoacremonium krajdenii were isolated, both of which are associated with phaeohyphomycosis and eumycetoma. The cure was achieved through surgical excision of the lesion and a course of antifungal therapy. The diagnosis was uncertain since clinical manifestations and laboratory results were insufficient to distinguish the two diseases.
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