Soft tissue infection caused by Mycobacterium chelonae following a liposculpture and lipofilling procedure

Ann Ital Med Int. 2005 Oct-Dec;20(4):245-7.

Abstract

Skin and soft tissue infections that usually follow minor traumatic events or surgical procedures are caused by a wide spectrum of bacteria. We describe a soft tissue infection caused by a Mycobacterium chelonae in an immunocompetent patient who underwent liposculpture and lipofilling of the gluteal-trochanteric region, emphasizing the importance of clinical suspicion and effective treatment of infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipectomy / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / etiology*
  • Mycobacterium chelonae*
  • Soft Tissue Infections / etiology*