Suppurative extensor tenosynovitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
Suppurative tenosynovitis is a rare infection, occurring almost exclusively in the flexor tendon sheath as a posttraumatic event. We report the case of a systemically ill woman with suppurative tenosynovitis of the extensor tendons caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Early recognition of this unusual infection may prevent unnecessary morbidity.
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Department of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa 17822.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013492:Suppuration; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013933:Thumb