Spina Ventosa; Isolated tuberculous osteomyelitis of the little finger: A forgotten differential diagnosis

Spina Ventosa; Isolated tuberculous osteomyelitis of the little finger: A forgotten differential diagnosis

Isolated tuberculous dactylitis is a rare form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis that frequently eludes assessment and constitutes diagnostic challenges. This case reminds physicians of keeping tuberculosis (TB) as a differential when dealing with chronic finger ulcers to avoid devastating consequence...

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Veröffentlicht in:IDCases 2021-01, Vol.26, p.e01316-e01316, Article e01316
Hauptverfasser: Goravey, Wael, Ali, Gawahir A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Case Illustrated
Extra-pulmonary TB
Osteomyelitis
Spina Ventosa
Tuberculous dactylitis
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Zusammenfassung:Isolated tuberculous dactylitis is a rare form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis that frequently eludes assessment and constitutes diagnostic challenges. This case reminds physicians of keeping tuberculosis (TB) as a differential when dealing with chronic finger ulcers to avoid devastating consequences.
ISSN:2214-2509
2214-2509
DOI:10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01316