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An uncommon cause for a common complaint.

P A Rust¹, T Bennett

¹Victorian Hand Surgery Associates, St. Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Australia. philipparust@hotmail.com

Hand Surgery : an International Journal Devoted to Hand and Upper Limb Surgery and Related Research : Journal of the Asia-Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand

|February 6, 2010

Summary

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Mycobacterium kansasii can cause infective tenosynovitis, leading to carpal tunnel syndrome. Early diagnosis requires high suspicion and specific microbiological tests, even without apparent risk factors.

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Area of Science:

Infectious Diseases
Orthopedic Surgery
Microbiology

Background:

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition often caused by various factors.
Infective tenosynovitis is an uncommon etiology of CTS.
Atypical mycobacterial infections are rare causes of tenosynovitis.

Observation:

A case of Mycobacterium kansasii tenosynovitis of the flexor tendons presenting as carpal tunnel syndrome in Australia is reported.
The patient did not present with typical risk factors for atypical mycobacterial infection.
Diagnosis was established during carpal tunnel surgery.

Findings:

Mycobacterium kansasii was identified as the causative agent of tenosynovitis.
Histology and specific microbiological cultures were crucial for identifying the atypical mycobacteria.
The infection led to significant flexor tendon tenosynovitis, mimicking common causes of CTS.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering atypical mycobacteria in the differential diagnosis of tenosynovitis, particularly in the context of carpal tunnel syndrome.
High clinical suspicion, thorough histological examination, and appropriate microbiological cultures are essential for diagnosing rare infections.
Early and accurate diagnosis is critical for effective management and preventing complications associated with infective tenosynovitis.