[Mycetoma in prehispanic Mexico. Review in the skeletical collection of Tlatilco culture]. / Micetoma en México prehispánico. Estudio en la colección esquelética de la cultura de Tlatilco.

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.