1. Mycobacterium chelonei tenosynovitis
- Author
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Lawrence S. Zachary, James Kleinert, Charles O'Donovan, and Gaylord Clark
- Subjects
Mycobacterium Infections ,Tenosynovitis ,biology ,business.industry ,Mycobacterium chelonei ,Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous ,Nontuberculous Mycobacteria ,Middle Aged ,biology.organism_classification ,medicine.disease ,Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ,Combined Modality Therapy ,Microbiology ,Atypical mycobacterium ,Rare case ,medicine ,Humans ,Surgery ,Female ,business ,Amikacin ,Mycobacterium marinum - Abstract
Most atypical Mycobacterium infections of the hand are caused by Mycobacterium marinum. We are presenting a rare case of a Mycobacterium chelonei tenosynovitis. The correct diagnosis is important because the chelonei species is resistant to most antituberculosis drugs. Treatment should include surgical debridement and long-term chemotherapy after sensitivities have been determined.
- Published
- 1988