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Tuberculous osteomyelitis presenting as shoulder pain.

Paul A Monach1, Johanna P Daily, Gamaliel Rodriguez-Herrera

  • 1Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. pmonach@partners.org

The Journal of Rheumatology
|April 3, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Tuberculous osteomyelitis, though rare in Western countries, presents subtly. Early diagnosis via imaging and tissue biopsy, followed by medical treatment, leads to a high cure rate for this bone infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Tuberculous osteomyelitis is a rare but significant bone infection.
  • It often presents without systemic symptoms, mimicking other conditions.

Observation:

  • A case of tuberculous osteomyelitis affecting the proximal humerus is detailed.
  • Subacute presentation without systemic illness is common.
  • Plain radiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are valuable diagnostic tools.

Findings:

  • Obtaining a tissue diagnosis is crucial for confirming tuberculous osteomyelitis.
  • Medical therapy demonstrates a high rate of cure.
  • Skeletal tuberculosis is more prevalent in endemic regions and among migrants.

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Implications:

  • Rheumatologists and clinicians should be aware of skeletal tuberculosis, especially with increasing biologic therapy use.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate medical management are key to successful outcomes.
  • Understanding the epidemiology is important for differential diagnosis in at-risk populations.