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April 13, 2026Saudi Medical Journal

Mycetoma of the hand

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OWOsman Abdul WahabRiyadh Armed Forces HospitalMAMohamed A. Al-ThagafiUniversity of KhartoumHEHassan El-SheikhRiyadh Armed Forces Hospital

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Overview

Retrospective review describes hand infection signs in mycetoma, suggesting early detection is crucial.

Key Points

  • This research aims to describe the incidence and radiographic characteristics of mycetoma infections affecting the hand.
  • Retrospective review of radiographic records
  • Analysis of 516 confirmed mycetoma cases
  • Duration of review from January 1994 to October 2002
  • Only 24 (4.6%) of patients had hand involvement
  • The wrist was affected in 9 (1.7%) cases
  • Total hand and wrist involvement was 33 (6.4%)
  • Soft tissue swelling was the most common sign in 29 (88%) of cases
  • Bone involvement was noted in 15 (45%) of patients with hand and wrist infections

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Wahab et al. (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc87ea3afacbeac03e9fa5https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.2352
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