Mycobacterium chelonei tenosynovitis.
Most atypical Mycobacterium infections of the hand are caused by Mycobacterium marinum. We are presenting a rare case of a Mycobacterium chelonei tenosynovitis. The correct diagnosis is important because the chelonei species is resistant to most antituberculosis drugs. Treatment should include surgical debridement and long-term chemotherapy after sensitivities have been determined.
Zachary
L S
LS
University of Chicago, Department of Surgery, IL 60637.
Clark
G L
GL
Kleinert
J M
JM
O'Donovan
C
C
D000583:Amikacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009164:Mycobacterium Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D009170:Nontuberculous Mycobacteria / Q000145:classification; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
D000583:Amikacin