[Mycetoma in prehispanic Mexico. Review in the skeletical collection of Tlatilco culture]

Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc. 2009 May-Jun;47(3):237-42.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

In this text, we described a case of mycetoma (an osteophylic mycotic disease) found in the Tlatilco skeletal collection. The osseous lesions presented the characteristic features for the diagnosis of mycetoma. It had clinical similarities with the actual prevalence features. The topic Tlatilco culture included ecosystem characteristics and daily activities proper for this culture, showing and comparing the uncertainty of this disease nowadays.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • History, Ancient
  • Humans
  • Indians, North American / history*
  • Mexico
  • Mycetoma / history*
  • Mycetoma / pathology