A rare localization of tuberculosis of the wrist: The scapholunate joint

We report the case of a 58-year-old female, presenting as wrist pain for 3months. Clinical study showed a local swelling in the left wrist, the mobility of the wrist was normal but painful at the end of motion. The diagnosis of osteoarticular tuberculosis was suspected after radiological and biological study then confirmed after histological study. Antibacillary chemotherapy during 12months promoted healing and good outcome.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research