Abstract
The authors present a case of seemingly textbook digital osteomyelitis with draining ulceration. Per protocol, specimens were sent to pathology with the intent to verify and identify the offending organisms. Surprisingly, the textbook osteomyelitis returned with a pathological diagnosis of rare sweat gland tumor, malignant eccrine acropsiroma, prompting immediate systemic medical workup and treatment. This case emphasizes the importance of proper laboratory workup of all surgically removed specimens, despite having a "typical" presentation.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 247-251 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association |
| Volume | 102 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| State | Published - 2012 |