Marjolin's Ulcer Secondary to Tuberculous Tenosynovitis of the Wrist: A Case Report.
- Author:
Ji Eun BAEK
1
;
Chul Gyoo PARK
;
In Pyo HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. nmcps@unitel.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Wrist;
Tuberculous tenosynovitis;
Marjolin's ulcer
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Tenosynovitis;
Ulcer;
Wrist
- From:Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand
2012;17(2):72-75
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Tuberculous tenosynovitis usually presents as a chronic, slowly progressive disease. It is difficult to detect in early phase and diagnosis frequently requires biopsy in addition to stain or culture. Authors describe a case who had a Marjolin's ulcer secondary to tuberculous tenosynovitis of the wrist.
