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[Pulmonary Metastase of a Knee Mycetoma in Senegal].

Authors :
Sarr L
Diouf A
Diongue K
Dembélé B
Daffé M
Diouf BA
Gueye AB
Diao S
Coulibaly NF
Diémé C
Sy MH
Source :
Bulletin de la Societe de pathologie exotique (1990) [Bull Soc Pathol Exot] 2019; Vol. 112 (3), pp. 129-132.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Mycetoma is transmitted by thorns infected. The commonest site for mycetoma is the foot. The primary pulmonary are rare and usually secondary to other primary site. We report a case of pulmonary fungal mycetoma secondary to primary site in the knee. We do a review of the literature and we discuss the way of dissemination.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1961-9049
Volume :
112
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Bulletin de la Societe de pathologie exotique (1990)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31825187
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3166/bspe-2019-0091