A case report of Blastomyces tenosynovitis, with a literature review on fungal tenosynovitis

Authors
Graffin, B Flin, C Fulpin, J Cohen, JD Monchy, D de Belenet, H Chouc, PY Jeandel, P
Citation
B. Graffin et al., A case report of Blastomyces tenosynovitis, with a literature review on fungal tenosynovitis, JOINT BONE, 68(4), 2001, pp. 350-353
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Rheumatology
Journal title
JOINT BONE SPINE
ISSN journal
1297319X → ACNP
Volume
68
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
350 - 353
Database
ISI
SICI code
1297-319X(2001)68:4<350:ACROBT>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Fungal tenosynovitis is a rare condition that occurs sporadically, mainly i n patients with immunodeficiencies, We report an imported case of North Ame rican blastomycosis in an immunocompetent 63-year-old gardener. Findings th at should suggest fungal tenosynovitis and the main causative fungi are rev iewed based on data from the literature. (C) 2001 editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.