title: Mycobacterium avium complex tenosynovitis of the index finger.
abstract: A rare case of tenosynovitis of the right index finger caused by Mycobacterium avium complex is reported. A high index of suspicion resulted in early culture-based diagnosis. Surgical synovectomy combined with a prolonged course of antituberculous medications resulted in normal hand function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St. Joseph's Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Stark
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015269:Mycobacterium avium Complex; D015270:Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare Infection / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D000074402:Synovectomy; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery