Coccidioidal osteomyelitis of a metatarsal. A case report.
Coccidioidal osteomyelitis is difficult to diagnose. Confirmation depends on culture and histopathological examination. This rare type of fungal osteomyelitis is to be considered in the differential diagnosis of a chronic infection in some areas of the world. Specific treatment with excision and amphotericin-B can be effective.
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Department of Orthopaedics, M.K.C.G. Medical College, Orissa, India.
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D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003045:Coccidioides / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003047:Coccidioidomycosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003646:Debridement; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008684:Metatarsus; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000382:microbiology*
D000666:Amphotericin B