Sporotrichosis arthritis. A case presentation and review of the literature.
Mimicry by fungal infection of other chronic bone and joint diseases may easily result in a tardy diagnosis with subsequent needless surgery or permanent damage to the joint and its function. A case of sporotrichosis arthritis involving both wrists and knee joints is described. Diagnostic pitfalls and therapeutic dilemmas are outlined. The literature on this apparently 'rare' form of arthritis is reviewed.
D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013174:Sporotrichosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000666:Amphotericin B