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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) of the iliac crest is an uncommon form of skeletal TB.
  • It often lacks classic symptoms and risk factors, complicating early diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A 29-year-old male with no prior risk factors presented with progressive deterioration despite antibiotic treatment.
  • Histopathology revealed necrotic granulomatous inflammation, and a positive culture confirmed tuberculosis.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with tuberculosis of the iliac crest.
  • A combined approach of surgery and antitubercular-drug therapy led to successful clinical recovery.

Implications:

  • Orthopaedic surgeons should consider tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of iliac crest lesions, even without classic indicators.
  • This case highlights the importance of a low threshold for investigating suspected TB in challenging orthopaedic presentations.