FELON DISEASE: A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Maria Eduarda Akemi Hoepers Miyawaki Unicentro
  • Vitória De Paula Santos Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste
  • Maria Carolina Molina Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste
  • João Pedro Thomson Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste
  • Eduardo Tsutomu Miyawaki Médico ortopedista, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6516-5991

Keywords:

Soft Tissue Injuries, Soft Tissue Infections, Staphylococcal Infections

Abstract

Introduction: Felon is a type of hand infection and one of two types of subcutaneous infection that affect the fingertip, the other being paronychia, which can evolve into Felon. Other possible causes of this infection are penetrating trauma from sharp objects, and the isolated pathogen is usually Staphylococcus aureus. Case report: This report documents a case of Felon in a 44-year-old woman, with emphasis on the management employed. Discussion: The correct diagnosis and adequate initial management of Felon are extremely important to avoid complications that are difficult to control, such as osteomyelitis, which can culminate in limb amputation. Conclusion:
Given the lack of descriptions of cases of Felon in the literature, reports like this have the potential to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of similar future cases.

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02.04.2025

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Hoepers Miyawaki MEA, De Paula Santos V, Molina MC, Thomson JP, Tsutomu Miyawaki E. FELON DISEASE: A CASE REPORT. BMS [Internet]. 2025 Apr. 2 [cited 2025 Apr. 8];10(14). Available from: https://bms.ifmsabrazil.org/index.php/bms/article/view/783

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Vol. 10 No. 14 (2025): 14ª edição da Brazilian Medical Students Journal

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Case Report

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