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The missed thorn.

M Barry1, N Maffulli, C Good

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Newham General Hospital, London, United Kingdom.

Acta Orthopaedica Belgica
|January 1, 1992
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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Pathology

Background:

  • Differential diagnosis of bone lesions is crucial in pediatric cases.
  • Tuberculous granulomas are a common consideration for unexplained swellings.

Observation:

  • A swelling on a boy's hand initially diagnosed as tuberculous granuloma was surgically explored.
  • Re-exploration 11 months later revealed a plant thorn within a foreign body granuloma.

Findings:

  • Organic foreign body granuloma mimicking tuberculous granuloma.
  • Delayed diagnosis despite initial surgical intervention.

Implications:

  • Consider organic foreign body lesions in the differential diagnosis of pediatric bone lesions.
  • Importance of thorough history and imaging in identifying foreign bodies, even without clear trauma history.