Tuberculous dactylitis

BACKGROUND Skeletal involvement accounts 1-5% of all cases of Tuberculosis. The vertebrae are more commonly affected. The bones… (More)

Tuberculous dactylitis is a distinctly uncommon, yet well recognized form of tuberculosis involving the small bones of the hand… (More)

Tuberculous infection of metacarpals, metatarsals and phalanges is known as tuberculous dactylitis. There is a spindle shaped… (More)

The prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) continues to rise worldwide. Current migration patterns and increased travel to high… (More)

We present the case of a previously well patient who presented to the Emergency Department of a Dublin hospital with a… (More)

INTRODUCTION Tuberculous dactylitis (TD) is a rare disorder. It is the source of a diagnostic hardship as it is difficult to… (More)

Tuberculous dactylitis is a rare condition and a diagnostic challenge. Tissue biopsies can be negative for microscopy and culture… (More)

 

A case of tuberculous dactylitis in a 3-year-old Chinese boy is presented and the radiographic findings and differential… (More)

Tuberculous dactylitis is rare musculoskeletal infection, but as emigration from developing countries increases it is likely to… (More)