title: Tuberculosis of the foot as the initial manifestation of acquired immune deficiency syndrome: a report of two cases.
abstract: Two cases of tuberculosis of the forefoot are presented to highlight a growing threat in our Western communities. Each represents an initial manifestation of occult infection with the human immunodeficiency virus. Delays in diagnosis and treatment existed because of equivocal and nonspecific clinical, radiographic, and laboratory findings. It is imperative that tubercular infection be considered when evaluating often nonspecific lesions of the foot, particularly in the immunocompromised population.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York 10003, USA.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lonner
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Sheskier
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones; D013639:Tarsal Bones; D014394:Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / Q000150:complications*