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A brief patient history is provided below:
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Infection in left thumb four months ago, self
treated with drainage.
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A few days later, developed severe right
elbow swelling.
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The elbow was warm to the touch.
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X-rays reveled no joint destruction.
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Diagnosed with septic bursitis by a
Rheumatologist.
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High dose Ibuprofen, oral antibiotics, and
joint aspiration daily for 7 to 10 days.
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Aspirated joint fluid, after being treated
with antibiotics, did not show microorganisms.
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Cortisone injection into the joint dramatically
deceased the swelling.
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Four months later, however, the elbow remains mildly
painful, with occasional "jolts" of pain if bumped, and has a
blue discoloration on the lateral surface with "lumps" under the skin.
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