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Mycobacterium marinum infection initially diagnosed as metastatic Crohn's disease.

Authors :
Belz, D.
Tantcheva ‐ Poor, I.
Rasokat, H.
Fabri, M.
Schlaak, M.
Source :
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology. Mar2016, Vol. 30 Issue 3, p514-515. 2p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the case of a patient with mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium marinum which was initially diagnosed as metastatic Crohn's disease (CD). Topics discussed include the presence of multiple vesicles with hemorrhagic crusts on the patient's nose, biopsy of the nose which revealed the presence of Mycobacterium marinum, and treatment with clarithromycin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09269959
Volume :
30
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
113305969
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.12911