Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Fungal and Bacterial Mycetoma Diagnosis from a Histological Perspective: A Local Report of Two Cases Involving Foreign Labourers. |
| Authors: |
Yahaya, Balqis1,2, Lai Shau Kong2, Ali, Razana Mohd2, Hussin, Huzlinda2 huzlinda@upm.edu.my |
| Source: |
Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences. 2021 Supplement, Vol. 17, p104-106. 3p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*MICROBIAL cultures, *DIAGNOSIS, *HISTOPATHOLOGY, *ACTINOBACTERIA, *FOREIGN bodies, *HUMAN abnormalities |
| Abstract: |
Mycetoma is a chronic subcutaneous granulomatous inflammation due to infection by fungus (Eumycetes) and bacteria (Actinomycetes) by penetrating inoculation of the microorganism into an injured skin. Late presentation is common, which leads to various deformities. In a standard setting, mycetoma diagnosis requires a combination of clinical assessment, histopathological features, and culture. However, microbiological culture takes time to be ready. Therefore, the classical histomorphological features supported by histochemical stains are the options to provide a fast diagnosis for the commencement of appropriate treatment. We described two cases of eumycetoma and actinomycetoma, emphasising the differences in their histomorphological features and histochemical stains that may facilitate the diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
|
Copyright of Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences is the property of Universiti Putra Malaysia and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) |
| Database: |
Academic Search Complete |
