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A prolonged case of Mycobacterium marinum flexor tenosynovitis: radiographic and histological correlation, and review of the literature

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We report on a 30-year-old man with prolonged Mycobacterium marinum flexor tenosynovitis. Due to low clinical suspicion, diagnosis was not made until 8 years after initial presentation. The history and magnetic resonance and tissue examination findings are consistent with mycobacterial tenosynovitis. These findings are presented, together with a review of the literature.

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  1. USC University Hospital, 1500 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA

    M. D. Wongworawat, P. Holtom, T. J. Learch, A. Fedenko & M. V. Stevanovic

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, 11234 Anderson Street, A521, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA

    M. D. Wongworawat

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Wongworawat, M.D., Holtom, P., Learch, T.J. et al. A prolonged case of Mycobacterium marinum flexor tenosynovitis: radiographic and histological correlation, and review of the literature. Skeletal Radiol 32, 542–545 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-003-0636-y

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