Fungal osteomyelitis of tibia and fibula with bony ankylosis of ankle; Intertarsal and tarsometatarsal joints- A rare presentation

ABSTRACT

We present a rare case of fungal osteomyelitis of tibia and fibula with extensive involvement of ankle; intertarsal and tarsometatarsal joints leading to bony ankylosis of all joints over a four years duration. Diagnosis was confirmed with histological and microbiological examinations; which showed Aspergillosis osteomyelitis. The patient was treated with Amphotericin B for 6 weeks. The outcomeafter the therapy was good after adequate follow up. The clinical; pathologic; and therapeutic features of aspergillosis osteomyelitis are described and compared with previously published cases