1. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance image findings in a patient with a subungual abscess: A case report.
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Nakabayashi A, Tsujii A, Kim DS, Tamada T, Yoshimura M, Isoda K, and Ohshima S
- Abstract
Subungual abscesses are rare, and information about them through imaging findings is lacking. Carbon dioxide laser drainage and antibiotics are effective treatment strategies for subungual abscesses. We report a case of a 47-year-old male healthcare worker with a subungual abscess that improved after manual drainage alone. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance images showed a tumor (with blood flow) between the nail plate and distal phalanx. Culture tests revealed Staphylococcus aureus . The patient's symptoms resolved quickly and the nail returned to normal after 4 months. This is possibly the first report of a subungual abscess with ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging findings., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no competing interests., (© 2024 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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- 2024
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