Cutaneous nocardiosis manifesting as a frontal mass in a patient with giant cell arteritis

Authors

  • Violeta Tincuta Briciu
  • Mirela Flonta
  • Mihaela Lupse
  • Laura Damian

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15386/cjmed-726

Keywords:

nocardiosis, giant cell arteritis, subcutaneous abscess

Abstract

We report the case of a subcutaneous abscess due to Nocardia spp. mimicking a spontaneous hematoma or an aneurysm of the temporal artery branch, in a giant cell arteritis patient treated with methylprednisolone and azathioprine. Ultrasonography, incision and drainage with cultures helped in the diagnosis.

This case highlights the importance of considering rare pathogens in immunosuppressed patients, besides the more frequent disease complications. 

Author Biographies

Violeta Tincuta Briciu, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca

Infectious Diseases

Mirela Flonta, Clinical Hospital of Infectious Diseases, Cluj Napoca

Clinical laboratory

Mihaela Lupse, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca

Infectious Diseases

Laura Damian, Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Cluj Napoca

Rheumatology

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Published

2017-04-26

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Briciu VT, Flonta M, Lupse M, Damian L. Cutaneous nocardiosis manifesting as a frontal mass in a patient with giant cell arteritis. Med Pharm Rep [Internet]. 2017 Apr. 26 [cited 2025 Oct. 5];90(2):231-4. Available from: https://medpharmareports.com/index.php/mpr/article/view/726

Issue

Vol. 90 No. 2 (2017)

Section

Case Report

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