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[Digital tuberculous revealed by trauma].

E Ben Brahim1, S Abdelmoula, B Ben Salah

  • 1Service d'Anatomie et de Cytologie Pathologiques, Hôpital Mohamed-Tahar-Mâamouri, Nebeul, Tunisie. ehsen@planet.tn

Revue De Chirurgie Orthopedique Et Reparatrice De L'Appareil Moteur
|March 1, 2003
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Tuberculous dactylitis, a rare bone infection, can mimic tumors. Early diagnosis and anti-tuberculosis treatment led to full recovery in a diabetic patient with hand swelling.

Area of Science:

  • Medical microbiology
  • Orthopedic pathology
  • Infectious diseases

Background:

  • Tuberculous dactylitis is an uncommon manifestation of tuberculosis (TB).
  • It often presents insidiously and can be mistaken for other bone lesions, including tumors.
  • Definitive diagnosis relies on histological and bacteriological confirmation.

Observation:

  • A 64-year-old diabetic woman presented with a painful swelling of her left fourth finger after minor trauma.
  • Radiography revealed multiple bone defects in the second phalanx and a fracture.
  • Histopathology of a biopsy specimen showed granulomatous osteitis with caseous necrosis.

Findings:

  • The patient's symptoms and radiographic abnormalities resolved completely following anti-tuberculosis therapy.

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  • This case highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of bone lesions, even in atypical presentations.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the diagnostic challenges posed by tuberculous dactylitis, emphasizing the need for a high index of suspicion.
    • It reinforces the efficacy of standard anti-tuberculosis treatment for this condition.
    • Early recognition and management can prevent significant morbidity and ensure complete recovery.