Ulcera cutánea crónica en paciente inmunosuprimido / Chronic cutanic ulcer in inmunosuppremed patient
Acta méd. costarric
; 48(3): 135-138, jul.-set. 2006. ilus
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: lil-581186
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RESUMEN
Se discute el caso de un paciente con infección por el virus de inmunodeficiencia humana VIH avanzado que se presenta con una úlcera crónica de la rodilla derecha, a quien se le realizaron múltiples estudios de laboratorio y de gabinete, sin lograr aislarse ningún germen específico, sin embargo, un estudio histológico demostró la presencia de bacilos alcohol ácido resistentes. Se manejó médicamente con buena respuesta clínica al tratamiento.
ABSTRACT
A case of a patient with HIV infection and a chronic ulcer in the right knee is discussed. Several studies were done but none helped identifying the cause of the ulcer. However, histological examination of the ulcer showed acid alcohol resistant bacilli. The patient received medical treatment and had a good response.
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Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Skin Ulcer
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Knee Injuries
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Acta méd. costarric
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2006
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Costa Rica
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital México/CR
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Universidad de Costa Rica/CR