Parasitic arthritis induced by Strongyloides stercoralis.

AUTOR(ES)

Akoğlu, T

RESUMO

A 40-year-old man presented with palpable purpura and symmetrical polyarticular arthritis. Histological examination of the synovial membrane and fluid unexpectedly disclosed Strongyloides stercoralis infestation of the ankle joint.

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