Tuberculosis arthritis of the metatarsal phalangeal: a rare location
Tuberculosis TB is common in countries constituting endemic areas like Morocco, spinal sites represents half of osteo-articular locations, while peripheral locations in the limbs are rare. The authors relate in this observation the case of a particular location of tuberculosis arthritis. It is osteo...
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Veröffentlicht in: | The Pan African medical journal 2014, Vol.17 (323), p.323-323 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Tuberculosis TB is common in countries constituting endemic areas like Morocco, spinal sites represents half of osteo-articular locations, while peripheral locations in the limbs are rare. The authors relate in this observation the case of a particular location of tuberculosis arthritis. It is osteoarthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the 2(nd) ray of the foot. Clinical signs were characterized by a moderately painful swelling of the dorsum of the foot with slow evolution. The definitive diagnosis was histologically obtained. Clinical cure was achieved after 09 months of medical treatment. |
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ISSN: | 1937-8688 1937-8688 |
DOI: | 10.11604/pamj.2014.17.323.4220 |