Citation
T. Nakamura et al., Mycobacterium kansasii arthritis of the foot in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus, INTERN MED, 40(10), 2001, pp. 1045-1049
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
INTERNAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
09182918
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Volume
40
Issue
10
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1045 - 1049
Database
ISI
SICI code
0918-2918(200110)40:10<1045:MKAOTF>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Mycobacterium kansasii, an atypical Mycobacterium, may cause serious illnes
s in humans. We describe a M. kansasii infection of the foot joint, which w
as diagnosed in a 46-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus. The
diagnosis was based on a positive culture from degenerative tissue and hist
ological diagnosis of a synovium. We reviewed the literature regarding M. k
ansasii infection of the joint, bone, and periarticular structures focusing
on the complication of rheumatic diseases.