Right Thumb Mycetoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

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Surgical excision successfully treated actinomycetoma in the right thumb, with no recurrence at 12 months.
Histopathology confirmed filamentous bacterial colonies, supporting the diagnosis of actinomycetoma.
Magnetic resonance imaging was crucial in identifying a subcutaneous mass without bony involvement.
Emphasizes the need for prompt diagnosis to manage chronic hand masses effectively.

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Case report details actinomycetoma affecting a patient's thumb, highlighting diagnostic challenges and treatment implications.

Alkabbaa et al. (2025) studied this question.

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