title: A diagnostic problem in tuberculous dactylitis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Hand Surgical Unit, Rigshospitalet University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Jensen
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Jensen
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Paerregaard
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005385:Fingers / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014394:Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy