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October 13, 2025CureusOpen Access

Mycetoma (Madura Foot): A Case Report of Misdiagnosis and Recovery in a Young Patient

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Case report reveals two-year misdiagnosis of mycetoma in a Sudanese boy, highlighting effective treatment using debridement and antifungal therapy.

The patient fully recovered from mycetoma after two years of being misdiagnosed as having an abscess.
Treatment included deep surgical debridement and antifungal therapy with itraconazole, allowing for complete recovery.
Mycetoma, characterized by chronic foot discharge, can lead to significant complications and requires early diagnosis and intervention.
Proper management of mycetoma is essential to prevent long-term functional and aesthetic damage.

Mohamed et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Case report reveals two-year misdiagnosis of mycetoma in a Sudanese boy, highlighting effective treatment using debridement and antifungal therapy.