Candida parapsilosis Tenosynovitis in an Immunocompetent Patient: Case Report and Review of Literature

The Journal of Hand Surgery
Hetal Fichadia, Charles Layman

Abstract

We describe a case of fungal tenosynovitis with Candida parapsilosis, which is an uncommonly reported agent causing tenosynovitis. It occurred in an immunocompetent individual, and the patient underwent an extensive noninfectious work-up for ongoing swelling and stiffness before being correctly diagnosed and treated. We emphasize the importance of considering atypical infections in the differential diagnoses in a patient presenting with indolent symptoms of tenosynovitis.

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Aug 5, 2017·The Journal of Hand Surgery Asian-Pacific Volume·Daiki YamamotoHiroyuki Tsuchiya

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