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Chronic tenosynovitis caused by Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans.

R C Burgess

    The Journal of Hand Surgery
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    A rare case of painless chronic flexor tenosynovitis caused by Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans is reported. Prompt antibiotic therapy led to complete resolution, despite the organism's slow culture growth.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Orthopedics
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Flexor tenosynovitis is an inflammation of the tendon sheath in the fingers or hand.
    • Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans is a bacterium that can cause various infections.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with painless, chronic flexor tenosynovitis.
    • Cultures revealed the presence of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, an organism known for slow growth.
    • The slow-growing nature of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans poses diagnostic challenges.

    Findings:

    • This is the first reported case of flexor tenosynovitis caused by Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans.
    • The patient experienced complete resolution of symptoms following appropriate antibiotic treatment.

    Implications:

    • Highlights a rare etiology of flexor tenosynovitis.
    • Emphasizes the importance of considering Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans in challenging tenosynovitis cases.
    • Demonstrates the efficacy of antibiotic treatment for this specific infection.

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