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Abdalla Mohamed Abdalla Mohamedali1, Ahmed Mahmoud Sayed Sayedahmed2, Fatima Abdelmoneim Ahmed Elmustafa3
1Trauma & Orthopedics Department Omdurman Islamic University Omdurman Sudan.
Key Clinical Message:
Poncet's disease is an acute onset reactive polyarthritis associated with tuberculosis infection. Although uncommon, the diagnosis should be considered among patients presenting with symmetrical polyarthritis in tuberculosis-endemic regions.
Abstract:
This is a case report of Poncet's disease presenting as bilateral knee and wrist pain associated with swelling. Joint x-rays and immunological assays were normal. A chest x-ray and Gene-Xpert diagnosed tuberculosis. A complete resolution of symptoms was attained following the completion of antituberculous therapy regimen.
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