Disseminated Nocardia paucivorans infection in a 64-year-old patient with first manifestation as an ulnocarpal forearm lesion

Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery 2026 Open access

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Authors: Péter Mohos, Lukas Mathys, Céline S. Bratschi, Georg Julian Claas, Philipp Honigmann, Marco Keller
DOI: 10.1080/23320885.2026.2643076
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References: 15

Abstract

We report a 64-year-old immunocompromised patient receiving chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma who presented with a purulent forearm lesion. Surgical debridement identified Nocardia paucivorans. PET-CT and MRI revealed pulmonary and cerebral involvement. Escalated antimicrobial therapy achieved complete regression of brain lesions; the patient died 11 months later from underlying disease.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Actinomycetales infections and treatment Infectious Diseases and Mycology Fungal Infections and Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
2643076–2643076
Publication date
28 March 2026
Language
EN