Surgical wound mucormycosis necessitating hand amputation: a case report.
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong)
; 16(2): 267-9, 2008 Aug.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18725688
ABSTRACT
We report an unusual case of cutaneous mucormycosis in a 17-year-old man who had no risk factors for fungal infection. The aggressive nature of cutaneous mucormycosis is illustrated. A high index of suspicion is crucial for identifying and preventing progression of this disease, which can lead to limb amputation, even death. Extra vigilance should be given to those who are immunocompromised, including those receiving short courses of steroids. Early recognition, prompt surgical intervention and initiation of an appropriate antifungal treatment are crucial in the management of this rare but potentially limb- and life-threatening infection.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Radius Fractures
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Wound Infection
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Dermatomycoses
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Amputation, Surgical
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Mucormycosis
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong)
Journal subject:
ORTOPEDIA
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article
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