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Chronic heel pain: It could be tuberculosis.
F Muhamad Effendi1, M I Ibrahim2, K N Rozali2
1MS(Orth), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
Summary
Chronic heel pain can be a symptom of calcaneal tuberculosis. Early diagnosis and antituberculous therapy are crucial for successful treatment and preventing long-term complications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
Background:
- Heel pain is a frequent primary care complaint, often benign.
- Differential diagnoses include plantar fasciitis and peroneal sprains.
- Undiagnosed conditions can lead to significant patient morbidity.
Observation:
- A case of chronic left heel pain was investigated.
- Blood work and imaging suggested calcaneal infection.
- Histopathology indicated tuberculosis.
Findings:
- The patient received antituberculous therapy.
- Successful treatment resulted in pain resolution.
- No recurrence was observed at follow-up.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in chronic heel pain.
- Emphasizes early diagnosis and appropriate management for calcaneal tuberculosis.
- Demonstrates the efficacy of antituberculous therapy in such cases.
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