Acrometastases: The nasty alter ego of fingertip infections
- Author:
Collin Looi Seng Kim
1
;
Manohar A/L Arumugam
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From:Malaysian Family Physician 2021;16(2):86-89
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Fingertip infections are commonly diagnosed in primary care. There is a serious condition, acrometastases, that is often mistaken for these infections. Acrometastases are defined as metastases located distal to the elbow or knee. We present a case of a malignant phyllodes tumour with acrometastases to the distal phalanx of the left middle finger that was misdiagnosed as a fingertip infection on 2 separate occasions, highlighting the need for vigilance regarding acrometastases.
- Full text:2.2021my0140.pdf
