Actinomycetoma distal radius mimic osteosarcoma: A case report of a rare presentation.

Autor: Elbahri H; Department of orthopedic, Faculty of Medicine International University of Africa Khartoum Sudan., Alnaser AAMA; Orthopedic specialist, Ibrahim Malik Teaching Hospital Khartoum Sudan., Babiker SAM; Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine University of Khartoum Khartoum Sudan., Mohamed AHA; Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine University of Khartoum Khartoum Sudan.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Clinical case reports [Clin Case Rep] 2023 Jun 26; Vol. 11 (6), pp. e7618. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jun 26 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7618
Abstrakt: Key Clinical Message: Actinmomycetma is a granulomatous infection with a presentation was very similar to osteosarccoma. Multidisciplinary team and triple assessments are extremely important to prevent misdiagnosis, surgical treatment in combination with medical treatment followed by regular clinical and radiological follow-up can be a limb-saving procedure in such cases.
Abstract: Various conditions may mimic osteosarcoma. The differential diagnosis of osteosarcoma is broad; Includes tumors, infection, trauma, and inflammatory processes arising from the musculoskeletal system. A proper history, examination, diagnostic imaging studies, and pathological analysis are essential to establish a precise diagnosis. This case report serves to illustrate the significance of recognizing the similarities between these two lesions and other rare features that will help to differentiate between actinomycetoma and osteosarcoma, to prevent late or misdiagnosis.
Competing Interests: The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest.
(© 2023 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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