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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Bone and joint tuberculosis are rare manifestations of tuberculosis.
  • Diagnosis is challenging due to atypical clinical presentations, often leading to delayed diagnosis and severe complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of a 72-year-old female with tuberculosis of the knee.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and management of osteoarticular tuberculosis.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a 72-year-old female with progressive knee pain and swelling.
  • Initial misdiagnosis as osteoarthritis, followed by knee arthrotomy, lavage, and stabilization.
  • Histological examination revealing caseating granuloma confirmed the diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • The patient was initially misdiagnosed, leading to septic subluxation of the knee.
  • Histological examination confirmed tuberculosis of the knee.
  • Treatment with anti-tuberculosis therapy resulted in a good clinical evolution.

Conclusions:

  • Osteoarticular tuberculosis diagnosis is difficult due to non-specific clinical and radiological signs.
  • Predisposing factors and persistent symptoms warrant further investigation for tuberculosis.
  • Treatment is primarily medical (chemotherapy), with surgery reserved for complications.