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ArticleClinical case reports2023

Actinomycetoma distal radius mimic osteosarcoma: A case report of a rare presentation.

Hassan Elbahri, Adnan Ayman Mohammed Adnan Alnaser, Sawsan A M Babiker, Alaa Hatim Ameer Mohamed

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Article in Clinical case reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Hassan ElbahriDepartment of orthopedic, Faculty of Medicine International University of Africa Khartoum Sudan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3056-4419
Adnan Ayman Mohammed Adnan AlnaserOrthopedic specialist, Ibrahim Malik Teaching Hospital Khartoum Sudan.
Sawsan A M BabikerDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine University of Khartoum Khartoum Sudan.
Alaa Hatim Ameer MohamedDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine University of Khartoum Khartoum Sudan.
University of Khartoum · SDInternational University of Africa · SDUniversitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim · ID

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Actinmomycetma is a granulomatous infection with a presentation was very similar to osteosarccoma. Multidisciplinary team and triple assessments are extremely important to prevent misdiagnosis, surgical treatment in combination with medical treatment followed by regular clinical and radiological follow-up can be a limb-saving procedure in such cases. Abstract: Various conditions may mimic osteosarcoma. The differential diagnosis of osteosarcoma is broad; Includes tumors, infection, trauma, and inflammatory processes arising from the musculoskeletal system. A proper history, examination, diagnostic imaging studies, and pathological analysis are essential to establish a precise diagnosis. This case report serves to illustrate the significance of recognizing the similarities between these two lesions and other rare features that will help to differentiate between actinomycetoma and osteosarcoma, to prevent late or misdiagnosis.

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actinomycetomaosteomyelitisosteosarcomawide local excision

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PMID37384227
PMCPMC10293574
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