Sporotrichosis of the knee. A case report.
Articular infections due to the fungus Sporothrix schenkii are rare. Only 46 cases of Sporotrichosis arthritis have been well-documented in the English literature to date. The presentation may be limited to a monoarticular synovitis, hence the diagnosis may be confused with other more common causes resulting in costly delays in proper treatment. Reported is a case of Sporotrichosis of the knee misdiagnosed multiple times over a three-year period yet illustrating important clinical features that could lead to earlier diagnosis and management.
D000328:Adult; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013174:Sporotrichosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology