Mycobacterium marinum: MR imaging and clinical course of a rare soft tissue infection

Mycobacterium marinum is a rare cause of soft tissue infections. The imposing MR appearance of the soft tissue involvement is in contrast to the chronic painless clinical manifestation.

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Published in:Skeletal radiology 2004-07, Vol.33 (7), p.409-412
Main Authors: CAUZZA, E, STAUFFER, E, ZIMMERLI, S, BÜCHLER, U, VOEGELIN, E, ANDERSON, S. E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diagnosis, Differential
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Humans
Infections
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Medical sciences
Metacarpophalangeal Joint - microbiology
Metacarpophalangeal Joint - pathology
Metacarpophalangeal Joint - surgery
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous - diagnosis
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous - surgery
Mycobacterium marinum
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Summary:Mycobacterium marinum is a rare cause of soft tissue infections. The imposing MR appearance of the soft tissue involvement is in contrast to the chronic painless clinical manifestation.
ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/s00256-003-0730-1