Asz-Sigall D, Arenas R, Domínguez-Cherit J, Vega-Memije ME

Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 76-79
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ABSTRACT

A nodular lesion in the finger has a broad spectrum of differential diagnoses as: sporotrichosis, micobacterial infection, tularemia, cutaneous tuberculosis, calcinosis cutis, myxoma, synovial cyst and also giant cell tumor of the tendon sheat. Is reported A 69-years-old male with a nodular lesion on the dorsal aspect of his left index finger. This lesion was diagnosed as a mycobacterial and fungal infection. The definitive diagnosis of gouty tophi was done, based on the histopathological findings.

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