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Synovial actinomycosis of the hip: case report and review.

Authors :
Dom K
Pittevils T
Source :
Acta orthopaedica Belgica [Acta Orthop Belg] 1999 Jun; Vol. 65 (2), pp. 242-4.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

A case of hematogenous spread of an actinomycotic granule to the left hip joint is presented. This occurred in a 62-year-old woman under immunosuppressive treatment for Wegener's disease. It was a chance finding on routine synovium biopsy during a total hip replacement. Treatment consisted of 1 g ampicillin I.M. a day for six weeks. The postoperative course was uneventful.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0001-6462
Volume :
65
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta orthopaedica Belgica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10427810