Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Arthritis and Spondylitis in a Patient with Lupus
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
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: 66-70, 2016.
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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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Asunto principal:
Artritis
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Columna Vertebral
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Espondilitis
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Artritis Infecciosa
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Drenaje
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Mycobacterium kansasii
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Absceso
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Articulaciones
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Rodilla
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Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
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Revista:
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
Año:
2016
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