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Creeping Cold Nodules: Ascending Lower Extremity Nodules in an Immunocompromised Patient

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) infection can cause a broad range of pathology, especially in an immunocompromised patient. We report a case of ascending lower extremity nodules in a renal transplant patient that were found to be caused by Mycobacterium chelonae, an NTM. We discuss the clinical evaluation and workup of this patient and why NTM infections may require a high degree of clinical suspicion to properly diagnose and treat.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.69721

Authors: William H Hewlett, Adam M Garber

Institutions: University of Pennsylvania, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402640496