Background: Neonatal pyogenic tenosynovitis is a highly emergent soft tissue infection. We report a case of a neonate with pyogenic tendinopathy and tendon rupture diagnosed by ultrasonography (US). He subsequently developed pyogenic arthritis and osteomyelitis during antimicrobial therapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImmunothrombocytopenic purpura is a possible complication after liver transplant. The therapy for immunothrombocytopenic purpura after liver transplant is similar to that of primary immunothrombocytopenic purpura. This therapy consists of corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, and immunosuppressive agents such as cyclosporine and rituximab.
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