Sporotrichoid lymphangitis due to Staphylococcus aureus in a diabetic patient.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a case of sporotrichoid lymphangitis (nodular lymphangitis or lymphocutaneous syndrome) that was an unusual clinical presentation of Staphylococcus aureus infection in a diabetic patient. Common pyogenic bacteria should be considered in the differential diagnosis of sporotrichoid lymphangitis.
Medical subject headings
- Abscess
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
- Lymphangitis
- Staphylococcal Skin Infections