Mycetoma is a prevalent yet neglected tropical disease, particularly in eastern India, where its diagnosis remains challenging due to the low sensitivity of histopathology and culture tests. This manuscript highlights bedside monitoring techniques that aid in assessing therapeutic response, including lesion mapping, girth measurement, sinus count, grain assessment, range of motion evaluation, modified visual analogue scale, and patient-reported outcomes. These methods provide valuable insights for clinicians managing mycetoma, facilitating early detection of treatment response and improving patient care.
BT - Indian Journal of Dermatology DO - 10.4103/ijd.ijd_939_24 LA - ENG M3 - Article N2 -Mycetoma is a prevalent yet neglected tropical disease, particularly in eastern India, where its diagnosis remains challenging due to the low sensitivity of histopathology and culture tests. This manuscript highlights bedside monitoring techniques that aid in assessing therapeutic response, including lesion mapping, girth measurement, sinus count, grain assessment, range of motion evaluation, modified visual analogue scale, and patient-reported outcomes. These methods provide valuable insights for clinicians managing mycetoma, facilitating early detection of treatment response and improving patient care.
PB - Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) PY - 2025 SP - 1 EP - 3 T2 - Indian Journal of Dermatology TI - Bedside Monitoring of Mycetoma: A Neglected Undertaking in a Neglected Tropical Disease UR - https://journals.lww.com/ijd/_layouts/15/oaks.journals/downloadpdf.aspx?trckng_src_pg=ArticleViewer&an=00076423-990000000-00202 SN - 0019-5154, 1998-3611 ER -