| Primary diaphyseal tuberculosis of the tibia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19551304 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Tuberculous osteomyelitis involving primarily the diaphysis without articular involvement is very rare. Pain and swelling are the common presenting symptoms. The nonspecific nature of the symptoms leads to a delay in the diagnosis. Radiographs may mimic pyogenic osteomyelitis, Brodie's abscess, tumours or granulomatous lesions. Curettage of the lesion and the histopathological examination of the material obtained are necessary for confirmation of the diagnosis and offer a chance for early healing. We report the successful diagnosis and management of a rare case in a 28-year-old man of Indian origin afflicted with primary diaphyseal tuberculosis of the left tibia. |
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Authors:
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P Chattopadhyay; A Bandyopadhyay; S Ghosh; A J Kundu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Singapore medical journal Volume: 50 ISSN: 0037-5675 ISO Abbreviation: Singapore Med J Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-06-24 Completed Date: 2009-09-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404516 Medline TA: Singapore Med J Country: Singapore |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: e226-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, 138 AJC Bose Road, Kolkata 700014, West Bengal, India. drpartha73@gmail.com |
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Abscess
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drug therapy,
radiography,
surgery Adult Contrast Media / pharmacology Granuloma / pathology Humans Leg / pathology Male Pain Tibia / microbiology*, radiography* Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods Treatment Outcome Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / diagnosis*, drug therapy, radiography* |
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0/Contrast Media |
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