Tuberculosis of the foot. A diagnostic challenge.
Two cases of tuberculosis of the foot are described. The diagnosis for each was delayed and unexpected. The clinical features of osteoarticular tuberculosis are reviewed along with practical guidelines for diagnosis.
Sobel
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Division of Orthopedics, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, NY 10035.
Levitz
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D000328:Adult; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014394:Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / Q000175:diagnosis*