Disseminated Mycobacterium kansasii infection in an HIV-negative patient presenting with mimicking multiple bone metastases
Journal
Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Journal Volume
54
Journal Issue
3
Pages
211-216
Date Issued
2006
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Abstract
We report a patient with disseminated Mycobacterium kansasii infection, but with no underlying disease, presenting with mimicking multiple bone metastases with cancer of unknown primary site. Disseminated M. kansasii infection is rare in HIV-negative patients without underlying diseases. This patient had disseminated M. kansasii infection manifested with vertebral osteomyelitis, sacroiliitis, psoas abscess, bone marrow granuloma, liver granuloma, and possible spleen abscesses. The clinical manifestations are described and discussed in details.
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