Presentation
Post-traumatic swelling on the dorsal aspect of the hand for the last few weeks. Radiograph of hand negative for a fracture.
Patient Data
Age: about 35 - 40 yrs
Gender: Male
From the case:
Hand abscess
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Collection with mobile echoes on the palmer as well as dorsal side of hand. Communicating tract passes between 3rd and 4th metacarpal bones. A linear echogenic focus (28 mm length, 1 to 2 mm thick) in the collection on the palmer side.
Case Discussion
Findings of hand abscess due to the foreign body which looks like a thorn/wood splinter.
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