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Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Arthritis and Spondylitis in a Patient with Lupus
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases ; : 66-70, 2016.
Artículo en Inglés | WPRIM | ID: wpr-215895
ABSTRACT
Approximately 90% of nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) infections involve the pulmonary system; NTM infections involving areas of the musculoskeletal system such as the joints or spine are uncommon. This report describes a case of refractory knee swelling in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Indolent arthritis of the knee eventually progressed to spondylitis and a paraspinal abscess requiring surgical incision and drainage. The cause of the infectious arthritis and spondylitis was diagnosed as NTM infection, specifically Mycobacterium kansasii. This case emphasizes the importance of a high index of clinical suspicion for mycobacterial infection, as well as repeated attempts to isolate the organism, in patients with SLE who present with atypical chronic arthritis.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Artritis / Columna Vertebral / Espondilitis / Artritis Infecciosa / Drenaje / Mycobacterium kansasii / Absceso / Articulaciones / Rodilla / Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico Límite: Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Journal of Rheumatic Diseases Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Artritis / Columna Vertebral / Espondilitis / Artritis Infecciosa / Drenaje / Mycobacterium kansasii / Absceso / Articulaciones / Rodilla / Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico Límite: Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Journal of Rheumatic Diseases Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Artículo