Recurrent histoplasmosis of the wrist: a case report.
Histoplasmosis of the extremities is rare. A case of recurrent histoplasmosis with a 10-year latency between initial presentation and clinical recurrence is reported. Prolonged antibiotic treatment and debridement of bony involvement led to clinical resolution of this fungal infection after a follow-up period of 20 months.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospitals of Cleveland, OH, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006660:Histoplasmosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D017964:Itraconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D017964:Itraconazole; D007654:Ketoconazole