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[Pathologic phalangeal fracture in bone tuberculosis].

C Wulle

    Zeitschrift Fur Plastische Chirurgie
    |December 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Tuberculosis can cause bone loss in the finger, leading to pathologic fractures. Microscopic examination confirmed tuberculosis as the cause of osteolysis in a patient

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Pathologic fractures require careful diagnosis, especially in elderly patients.
    • Osteolysis can present with varied etiologies, necessitating comprehensive evaluation.

    Observation:

    • A 75-year-old patient presented with a suspected pathologic fracture of the proximal phalanx of the ring finger.
    • Initial diagnosis was based on case history and X-ray imaging, which suggested lung findings.

    Findings:

    • Surgical amputation of the ring finger was performed.
    • Microscopic evidence definitively identified tuberculosis as the causative agent of osteolysis, despite initial radiographic indications.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of microscopic examination for confirming tuberculosis in cases of osteolysis.

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  • Underscores the potential for tuberculosis to manifest in distal extremities, mimicking other bone pathologies.
  • Emphasizes the need for integrated diagnostic approaches combining imaging and histopathology in complex orthopedic cases.