Tenosynovitis With Rice Body Formation

Key Points

• Tenosynovitis developed following a needle-stick injury, indicating a potential infectious source.
• The presence of rice bodies suggests nontuberculous mycobacterial involvement in the condition.
• This case illustrates the rare complications of occupational hazards in farmers, pointing to a need for awareness.
• The farmer's age and background highlight how specific professions can influence disease risk from environmental exposure.