A 68-year-old diabetic patient presents to the GP with two ulcers on the right heel bones and occasional fever, which was reported during the past six months. Physical examination of the heels revealed two wounds (2x3 cm and 2x2 cm) along with erythema, soft tissue swelling, tenderness, and discharge. The patient reported no other symptoms, such as chest pain, cough, or sputum. Routine blood tests showed a hemoglobin of 8.4 g/dL and ESR of 94 mm/hr. Ultrasound examination of the foot revealed soft tissue swelling with irregular margins.
The magnetic resonance imaging of the right foot revealed a destructive lesion in the posterior part of the heel bone. Additionally, biopsy samples were analyzed for the presence of any microbial infection. The test revealed the presence of septate hyphae and rough globose conidia. Source : Case Reports in Medicine, Hindawi ##Disclaimer## The content…
