| Tenosynovitis and carpal tunnel syndrome from mycobacterium tuberculosis - a rare manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20518148 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Tenosynovitis caused by tuberculosis (TB) is a rare presentation of this disease usually reported in immunocompromised patients. We describe a patient diagnosed with TB tenosynovitis of the left upper limb with no history of immunodeficiency. Although appearing in an endemic area the time to diagnosis was 6 years due to the absence of acid-fast stained bacilli in the first cultures despite histopathology showing a granulomatous lesion. Institution of pharmacological treatment and surgical debridément led to improvement within one month. The authors emphasize the need for early intervention in order to halt disease progression and avoid sequelae. |
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Authors:
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V B Marques; H P Vieira; A C C Alcantara; F N Braga; F A Rocha; M C Medeiros |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta reumatológica portuguesa Volume: 35 ISSN: 0303-464X ISO Abbreviation: Acta Reumatol Port Publication Date: 2010 Jan-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-02 Completed Date: 2010-10-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0431702 Medline TA: Acta Reumatol Port Country: Portugal |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 82-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Rheumatology, Division of Hospital Universitário Walter Cantídio of Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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microbiology* Female Humans Middle Aged Tenosynovitis / microbiology* Tuberculosis / complications* |
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