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Blastomycosis should be considered in any patient with a lytic bone lesion and prompt tissue cultures are crucial to timely and appropriate treatment.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Osseous blastomycosis of small bones of the pediatric hand is rare.
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Key Findings & Data:A thirteen-year-old male was reported with a missed diagnosis of right ring finger blastomycosis osteomyelitis and six-week delay in treatment.
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Conclusion & Impact:Blastomycosis should be considered in any patient with a lytic bone lesion and prompt tissue cultures are crucial to timely and appropriate treatment.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Osseous blastomycosis of small bones of the pediatric hand is rare. A thirteen-year-old male was reported with a missed diagnosis of right ring finger blastomycosis osteomyelitis and six-week delay in treatment. He was treated successfully with surgical debridement and long term itraconazole. Blastomycosis should be considered in any patient with a lytic bone lesion and prompt tissue cultures are crucial to timely and appropriate treatment.
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Cite This Article
MASSEY, P., PERRY, K. J., BERKEN, D., JAMES, J., NELSON, B. G., BURNHAM, J. M., HOLLISTER, A. M. (2022). Delayed diagnosis of pediatric osseous blastomycosis of the hand: A brief report. Hand and Microsurgery, Cilt: 7 - Sayı: 1, 53–57. https://ajindex.com/articles/533946