Background Previous studies on the distribution of mycetoma globally have failed to identify Ecuador as an endemic country. Methods We present data on 35 cases of mycetoma in Ecuador between 1955 and 2021: 5 cases from our experience and 30 cases from the literature. Results Eight cases of eumycetoma (23%) and 27 cases of actinomycetoma (77%) were diagnosed. Most cases originated from the coastal region of Ecuador. Conclusions For the first time in an English-language publication, this communication confirms the presence of mycetoma in Ecuador, securing Ecuador's position on the global mycetoma map.

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厄瓜多尔的足菌肿

背景 先前对足菌肿全球分布的研究未能确定厄瓜多尔为流行国家。方法 我们提供了 1955 年至 2021 年间厄瓜多尔 35 例足菌肿病例的数据：5 例来自我们的经验，30 例来自文献。结果确诊真菌瘤8例（23%），放线菌瘤27例（77%）。大多数病例源自厄瓜多尔沿海地区。结论 该通讯首次在英文出版物中证实了厄瓜多尔存在足菌肿，确保了厄瓜多尔在全球足菌肿地图上的地位。