Fungal Osteomyelitis Of Tibia And Fibula With Bony Ankylosis Of Ankle, Intertarsal And Tarsometatarsal Joints- A Rare Presentation
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We present a rare case of fungal osteomyelitis of tibia and fibula with extensive involvement of ankle, intertarsal and tarsometatarsal joints leading to bony ankylosis of all joints over a four years duration. Diagnosis was confirmed with histological and microbiological examinations, which showed Aspergillosis osteomyelitis. The patient was treated with Amphotericin B for 6 weeks. The outcome after the therapy was good after adequate follow up. The clinical, pathologic, and therapeutic features of aspergillosis osteomyelitis are described and compared with previously published cases.
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