Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse with swelling on shoulder - what is maduromycosis?
By Van Amstel, S R et al.·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·1984·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Maduromycosis (Madurella mycetomatis) in a horse.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A horse had multiple lumps under the skin on its right shoulder, which were found to be caused by a fungal infection called maduromycosis, specifically from the fungus Madurella mycetomatis. The horse did not have any draining sores, but the lumps contained a black, grainy material. To treat the infection, the veterinarian surgically removed the affected tissue and applied a topical antifungal powder called thiabendazole. After treatment, the horse's condition improved.
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Abstract
A case of maduromycosis mycetoma caused by Madurella mycetomatis is reported. The horse presented with multiple subcutaneous swelling over the right scapula. There were no discharging fistulae present. Macroscopically the lesion contained a black granular material embedded in a granulomatous mass. Microscopically large numbers of microcolonies were present containing segmented hyphae. No typical chlamydospores were observed. Cultures yielded a fungus identified as Madurella mycetomatis. Treatment consisted of surgical excision and local treatment with thiabendazole powder.
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