What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate cases of osteomyelitis misdiagnosed as chronic paronychia in older adults.

April 17, 2026

Osteomyelitis Mimicking Chronic Paronychia

To investigate cases of osteomyelitis misdiagnosed as chronic paronychia in older adults.
Analyzed clinical symptoms of patients with chronic paronychia.
Conducted diagnostic assessments to identify the underlying condition.
Reviewed medical histories to confirm final diagnoses.
Two cases of older adults initially diagnosed with chronic paronychia were later confirmed as osteomyelitis.
Both cases presented with similar symptoms, complicating the diagnosis.
The findings suggest the importance of differential diagnosis in similar cases.

This case report analyzes 2 cases of older adults with chronic paronychia whose final diagnosis was osteomyelitis.