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Flexor tenosynovitis due to Mycobacterium asiaticum
G D Foulkes1, J C Floyd, J L Stephens
1Department of Surgery, Mercer University of School of Medicine, Macon, GA, USA.
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|August 26, 1998
Summary
Non-tuberculous mycobacteria hand infections are increasing. This case highlights successful treatment of Mycobacterium asiaticum flexor tenosynovitis with surgery and antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Hand Surgery
- Microbiology
Background:
- Infections caused by mycobacteria other than tuberculosis (NTM) are increasingly diagnosed.
- NTM infections can affect various parts of the body, including the extremities.
Observation:
- A case of flexor tenosynovitis in the hand caused by Mycobacterium asiaticum is presented.
- This specific NTM is a less common cause of tenosynovitis.
Findings:
- The patient underwent radical flexor tenosynovectomy for the infection.
- Successful management was achieved with a combination of surgical intervention and oral antibiotics.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering NTM in hand infections, especially in endemic areas.
- Effective treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach combining surgical debridement and appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial for favorable outcomes in NTM tenosynovitis.