Mycobacterium fortuitum infection following treatment of a ganglion cyst: case report and literature review.

Mycobacterium fortuitum infections in the hand and upper extremity are uncommon. Most previously reported cases have been secondary to trauma. A case of extensor tenosynovitis due to M fortuitum following treatment for a wrist ganglion is discussed here. The presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of M fortuitum infections are reviewed.