Fungal infections of the hand and upper extremity

Surak Eo, Neil F. Jones

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Abstract

Although fungal infections of the hand and upper extremity are relatively uncommon, they are now being reported with increasing frequency. Immunocompromised patients are at especially high risk for these infections and hand surgeons should have a high index of suspicion for fungal infections in susceptible immunocompromised and diabetic patients and patients with hematologic malignancies and on chronic steroid medications. Because fungal infections often present with an indolent onset, diagnosis and treatment often are delayed. Definitive diagnosis only can be made with a surgical biopsy examination and special fungal stains and cultures. Early aggressive surgical treatment includes debridement of all involved soft tissues and bone, followed by adjuvant antifungal therapy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)250-255
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2004

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