A case of a 62-year-old male with Actinomycetoma successfully treated using combined medical and surgical therapy.
- Author:
Arbie Sofia P. Merilleno
1
;
Abelaine Venida-Tablizo
2
;
Ma. Luisa Abad-Venida
3
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: actinomycetoma; cotrimoxazole; dapsone; surgery; case report
- From: Journal of the Philippine Medical Association 2023;101(2):45-48
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
INTRODUCTION:Actinomycetoma is a neglected infectious
disease that presents with a triad of subcutaneous mass,
with sinus formation and seropurulent discharge
containing grains. This causes severe functional disability
to patients if not treated early and properly.
CASE REPORT:We report a case of a 62-year-old adult Filipino farmer diagnosed with actinomycetoma of the left foot. For 8 years, the patient medicated with several antibiotic therapies affording minimal improvement of symptoms. Hence, surgical intervention with combination antimicrobial therapy was done which provided resolution of symptoms, improving the quality of life of the patient.
CONCLUSION:Treatment of actinomycetoma must be individualized among patients. Although oral antibiotics became the standard of treatment, combining surgical treatment with oral medications may be considered to ensure effective management of the disease. - Full text:101(2)_8.pdf
