A Fishy Situation: Hand Infection due to Mycobacterium marinum Mistaken for Giant Cell Tumor
Alynna Knaub et al.
ORCID
0009-0002-8886-418X (Knaub)
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2026
DOI
10.1155/crdi/8021905
Publication Title
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Volume
2026
Pages
8021905
Abstract
Mycobacterium marinum is an acid-fast bacterium (AFB) associated with exposure to water and aquatic species. When inoculated, infection can result in nodular cutaneous lesions. In the absence of detailed history or culture data, these nodular skin lesions can be mistaken for noninfectious orthopedic...