J Korean Soc Surg Hand.
2011 Dec;16(4):251-254.
Cryptococcal Tenosynovitis of the Hand in a Patient with Rheumatiod Arthritis: A Case Report
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea. aabga@hanmail.net
- 2Department of Radiology, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
Abstract
- Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans which is frequently occurred in the immunosuppressed host. Any organ or tissue may become infected, however, tendon sheath infection is extremely rare. We report a case of primary cryptococcal tenosynovitis after direct skin injury in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who has been treated with methotrexate and leflunomide.
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