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April 13, 2026Saudi Medical JournalOpen Access

Mycetoma revisited. Incidence of various radiographic signs

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AFAhmed H. FahalRiyadh Armed Forces Hospital

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Retrospective study quantifies radiographic signs of mycetoma infection, highlighting key abnormalities.

Key Points

  • The study aims to identify and quantify specific radiographic signs associated with mycetoma infection.
  • Retrospective analysis of 516 patients with confirmed mycetoma seen from 1996 to 2004.
  • Patients' conditions were verified through clinical examination, initial radiographs, and histopathology.
  • Data collected on various radiographic signs present in the patients.
  • Soft tissue swelling was the most common sign, observed in 93% of patients.
  • Bone sclerosis was found in 56% and bone cavities in 32% of the cases.
  • Periosteal reaction occurred in 27% of patients, with 22% showing bone expansion.
  • Extrinsic cortical scalloping and fanning of the rays were noted in 22% and 10% of patients, respectively.
  • Osteoporosis was present in 19%, while only 3% had normal radiographs.

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Ahmed H. Fahal (2009) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc87983afacbeac03e9d95https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.4693
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