| Autor: |
Axenhus M; med dr, ST-läkare, Danderyds sjukhus, Stockholm., Nåsell H; med dr, överläkare, ortopedkliniken, Danderyds sjukhus., Svensson PA; biträdande överläkare, ortopedkliniken, Danderyds sjukhus., Brangstrup BM; överläkare, ortopedkliniken, Danderyds sjukhus., Stenström C; leg biomedicinsk analytiker, klinisk mikrobiologi, Medicinsk diagnostik Karolinska, Karolins-ka universitetssjukhuset. |
| Abstrakt: |
This text discusses a rare case of soft tissue infection caused by the fungus Saksenaea in a young, immunocompetent woman following an all-terrain vehicle accident abroad. Despite initial treatment, her wound worsened, necessitating multiple surgical revisions and aggressive antifungal therapy with liposomal Amphotericin B. The interdisciplinary collaboration among orthopedic surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and plastic surgeons played a vital role in her successful treatment. Prompt identification of the fungus and immediate intervention were crucial. This case emphasizes the importance of awareness among healthcare providers regarding this rare condition and underscores the significance of early diagnosis and timely surgical and medical interventions for a positive outcome. |
