First case of the succesful treatment of actinomicosis of the knee in a child
https://doi.org/10.22625/2072-6732-2019-11-3-131-135
Abstract
Objectives. Actinomycosis in children has not been studied enough, the number of publications is limited. Actinomycosis of the knee joint is very rare, the disease mimics tuberculosis or malignant neoplasms, which can lead to late diagnosis and inadequate treatment.
Materials and methods. We report on the first case of an 8-year-girl with actinomycosis knee. Diagnosis is based on histological examination.
Results. Surgical resection of infected tissue and longterm antibiotic therapy for 4.5 months was effective in the treatment of pediatric patient with knee actinomycosis. In the scientific literature no such clinical case was found.
Сonclusion. Case of successful treatment of pediatric patient with knee actinomycosis is presented for the first time.
About the Authors
O. P. Kozlova
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Metchnikov
Russian Federation
Saint-Petersburg
Russian Federation
Saint-Petersburg
N. V. Isaeva
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Metchnikov
Russian Federation
Saint-Petersburg
Russian Federation
Saint-Petersburg
Yu. L. Avdeenko
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Metchnikov
Russian Federation
Saint-Petersburg
Russian Federation
Saint-Petersburg
N. N. Klimko
North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Metchnikov
Russian Federation
Saint-Petersburg
Russian Federation
Saint-Petersburg
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Kozlova O.P., Isaeva N.V., Avdeenko Yu.L., Klimko N.N. First case of the succesful treatment of actinomicosis of the knee in a child. Journal Infectology. 2019;11(3):131-135. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22625/2072-6732-2019-11-3-131-135
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