Articular aspergillosis: case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present an unusual case of osteomyelitis of the tibia and septic arthritis of the knee caused by Aspergillus fumigatus in a renal transplant recipient. Although the characteristic joint involvement was present, the synovial fluid was initially sterile and contained numerous pyrophosphate crystals.
Medical subject headings
- Arthritis, Infectious
- Aspergillosis
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Knee Joint
- Osteomyelitis