A Case Report of Mycobacterium Marinum of the Hand

YW Lim, J Chia, KP Looi
Correspondence: Mr John Chia

ABSTRACT
We report a case of Mycobacterium marinum infection of the hand presenting initially as triggering of the digits. We like to highlight the unusual source of the infection and difficulty of diagnosis in this case as well as the various treatment modalities.

Keywords: Mycobacterium marinum, trigger fingers, tenosynovitis
Singapore Med J 2000; 41(5): 221-223