Fungal osteomyelitis of tibia and fibula with bony ankylosis of ankle; Intertarsal and tarsometatarsal joints- A rare presentation
Nigerian Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma
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5(2): 56-57, 2006.
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em Inglês
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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
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Assunto principal:
Osteomielite
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Tíbia
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Fíbula
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Nigerian Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
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