Aquarium granuloma

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Aquarium granuloma
Other names: Fish tank granuloma,[1] swimming pool granuloma[1]
Nasal fish tank granuloma- Anterior rhinoscopy revealed a granulomatous lesion with active oozing arrow
SpecialtyDermatology

Aquarium granuloma is a skin condition caused by Mycobacterium marinum, characterized by a skin lesion that presents roughly three weeks after exposure.[1]: 339 [2]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
  2. Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.

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