A diagnostic problem in tuberculous dactylitis.
We report a case of tuberculous dactylitis. This rare manifestation of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis must be kept in mind in the diagnosis of a slowly-growing bone tumour. The diagnostic problems and pitfalls are discussed.
Jensen
C M
CM
Hand Surgical Unit, Rigshospitalet University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Jensen
C H
CH
Paerregaard
A
A
D002648:Child; D005385:Fingers / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014394:Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy