Tuberculosis of the Cuboid: A Case Report
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Samriddhi Sarkar1, Vishnu Harikrishnan1, Shivam Sahu1
1Department of Orthopedics, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, IND.
Abstract:
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health concern, with skeletal TB representing a small fraction of total cases. Foot involvement is relatively uncommon in skeletal TB, and infections of the cuboid bone are especially rare. This case report describes an 18-year-old male who presented with pain and swelling in the dorsolateral left midfoot. A CT-guided biopsy and histopathological examination confirmed necrotizing granulomatous inflammation due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The patient was treated with a six-month course of anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) and strict non-weight-bearing protocols, leading to significant symptom improvement. This report emphasizes the importance of histopathological confirmation in diagnosing rare forms of TB and supports existing treatment protocols.
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