Abstract

  Microascus sp. has rarely been associated with invasive infections, and never reported as causing osteomyelitis. This report describes a rare case of tibial osteomyelitis due to hyalophomycosis in an immunocompetent patient with several comorbidities. Using advanced imaging and various microbiologic diagnostic techniques, Microascus was identified as the causative agent. The patient was managed with surgical debridement, delayed closure and antifungal pharmacotherapy. Microascus usually only progresses to invasive infection in immunocompromised patients and has yet to be reported as a cause of osteomyelitis.

Keywords: Microascus, Osteomyelitis, Hyalohyphomycosis

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Citation

Citation: Jahanavi M Ramakrishna., et al. "Tibial Osteomyelitis: A Case Report of Hyalohyphomycosis".Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 3.3 (2020): 23-26.

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