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The aim is to highlight the importance of MRI imaging in diagnosing mycetoma in a timely manner.

February 26, 2026Open Access

Chronic Fungal Infrapatellar Bursitis With Dot in Circle Sign on Mri: A Case Report

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Case report demonstrates early mycetoma diagnosis in infrapatellar bursa using MRI imaging, suggesting better treatment outcomes.

The aim is to highlight the importance of MRI imaging in diagnosing mycetoma in a timely manner.
Case report of a patient with eumycetoma of the infrapatellar bursa.
Diagnosis confirmed histopathologically.
Assessment using magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound to identify the dot-in-circle sign.
The dot-in-circle sign was observed on MRI, indicating mycetoma.
Early diagnosis led to avoidance of amputation.
Findings emphasize non-invasive imaging techniques for timely intervention.

Kapil Adhikari and Karun Devkota *Ashok Raj Pant (2018) studied this question.

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