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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) arthritis represents 1-3% of all TB cases and 10-11% of extrapulmonary TB.
  • Isolated acromioclavicular (AC) joint TB is infrequently documented, with limited case series available.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a month of left shoulder pain.
  • Investigations revealed tuberculosis of the acromioclavicular joint.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis was confirmed by positive Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) stain and cytology.
  • The patient showed a positive response to antitubercular therapy.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering AC joint TB in differential diagnoses.
  • Routine Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) staining is recommended for suspected cases in TB-endemic regions like India.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential for favorable patient outcomes in TB arthritis.