Multiple subcutaneous nodules associate with Mycobacterium abscessus infection following removal of an infected Groshon vascular catheter tip.
A 41-year-old man with a history of septic right leg underwent a below-the-knee amputation. One month after amputation and removal of Groshon catheter tip, he developed disseminated subcutaneous abscesses attributed to Mycobacterium abscessus.
Hansen
Thomas P
TP
Department of Pathology, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha. tphansen@creighton.edu
Sarma
Deba P
DP
D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000601:surgery; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D019698:Hepatitis C, Chronic / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016926:Mycobacterium chelonae / Q000145:classification / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents