Tetanus caused by ulcerated giant phyllodes tumor.
Tetanus is a rare infectious disease in western countries, however, it remains one of the most common and fatal disease in developing countries. Several diseases can mimic tetanus, and the diagnostic procedure is important to distinguish tetanus from other disease. Here we report the case of tetanus caused by ulcerated phyllodes tumor. This case suggests that the diagnosis and introduction of effective therapy should not be delayed, even if wound on the extremity surface is not clear.
Yamashita
Shin-ichi
S
Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, Ninomaru, Kumamoto, Japan. yamashi1@med.oita-u.ac.jp
Karashima
Ryuichi
R
Tsushima
Aiko
A
Tawara
Satoru
S
Kawahara
Katsunobu
K
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D008875:Middle Aged; D003557:Phyllodes Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013742:Tetanus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome