TB Research

Disseminated atypical mycobacterial infection in an allogeneic stem cell transplant recipient

Padmavathi V. Karri, Carlos Alberto Torres, Natalie Dailey Garnes, Shira Ronen, Fareed Khawaja, Micah M. Bhatti, Chitra Hosing, Anisha B. Patel

Dermatology Online Journal · 2021-07

Abstract

Nontuberculous mycobacteria are pathogens with diverse manifestations in immunocompromised hosts. The lesser-known Mycobacterium haemophilum usually causes cutaneous infection. Diagnosis is challenging but is aided by molecular testing and multidisciplinary communication. We present an immunocompromised patient with disseminated cutaneous mycobacterial infection with digital tenosynovitis.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Nontuberculous mycobacteria
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Mycobacterium
  • Immunology
  • Dermatology